10 most underrated Disney+ shows you should be watching

Attention, all Disney+ explorers! If you have watched the entire Disney+ filmography and are looking for something interesting, such as The Mandalorian and Andor, then you are in luck. Beyond the lightsabers and Marvel capes, there are hidden gems in their vault that deserve due credit.

People have been so busy with the Marvel and Star Wars franchises that they haven't noticed these undercover champions. These shows are the full package, quirky, heart-warming, and entertaining, and will make you go "Wait! How have I not heard of this show before?"

So, take a little break from all the big-budget blockbusters on Disney+ and give a chance to some unsung heroes who are waiting to wow you. Here is a list of 10 underrated shows that will pleasantly surprise you. These include sports dramas, supernatural thrillers, funny British superhero comedies, and a Dickensian heist movie. So, buckle up and get ready to find your newest obsession.

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10 most underrated Disney+ shows you should be watching

If you have a Disney+ subscription but want no more of the usual Marvel and Star Wars shows, then here are 10 shows that will quench your thirst for entertainment.

1) American Born Chinese (2023)

American Born Chinese is a coming-of-age fantasy comedy on Disney+ starring Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. It is based on a graphic novel and follows the life of a tenth-grader named Jin Wang, who is struggling to fit in with his peers. But when he is tasked with showing the new exchange student Wei-Chen around, he finds himself torn between a battle between two mythical Chinese gods.

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2) Big Shot (2021-2022)

The best way to describe Big Shot is by imagining the movie Jerry Maguire, but instead of a sports agency, a fiery coach, Marvyn Korn, is fired from his job at the University of Wisconsin and is forced to relocate to California to coach an elite school, Westbrook School, girls' basketball team.

The show aired for two seasons, with the first season premiering in April 2021 and the second one premiering in October 2022. It is a great show about self-discovery, mentorship, and a genuine bond between Korn and the girls. If you are still not convinced, then this might convince you; it stars John Stamos as Marvin Korn.

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3) Extraordinary (2023-2024)

Imagine you live in a world where everyone is a superhero, everyone except you. It might be a funny joke for you, but it's a reality for Jen, a 25-year-old costume shop worker who doesn't have any superpowers in a world where everyone develops one at 18. The series is quirky, dry, and will strike a chord with you in some ways. It was a fun series, but it was sadly cancelled after two seasons.

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4) The Artful Dodger (2023-present)

The Artful Dodger is a historical heist drama on Disney+ set in the 1850s and a sequel to Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist. It stars the evergreen Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the titular character, a former Royal Navy surgeon named Jack Dawkins who has gained a reputation as a skillful young doctor.

Things take a turn for the worse when an old acquaintance, Norbert Fagin (David Thewlis), from his past creeps up and forces him into a life he had left behind. Dawkins was once a London-based pickpocket known as The Artful Dodger. Brodie-Sangster and Thewlis are joined by Maia Mitchell, who brings flair to this period drama.

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5) The Dropout (2022)

The twisted real-life Disney+ miniseries about Stanford University dropout and healthcare startup Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes, is a must-watch. Watching Holmes' rise and the inevitable fall from grace is both thrilling and humbling. The series gives you a sneak peek into the mindset of Holmes and her partner, and Theranos COO, Sunny Balwani.

It perfectly walks you through her life and the moments in her life that motivated her deceptions and led her to commit one of the most infamous frauds in the U.S. The series stars Amanda Seyfried as Holmes and Naveen Andrews as Balwani.

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6) Not Dead Yet (2023-2024)

If you ever wished that The Sixth Sense should have been a comedy, then consider your wish granted because Not Dead Yet is exactly that, without a traumatized nine-year-old and all the terrible back stories of the dead people.

It follows the life of Nell Serrano (Gina Rodriguez), who returns to work at SoCal after years of absence, only to be assigned the task of writing obituaries. That is not the weird part, the bizarre part happens when Nell discovers that she can communicate with ghosts of people she is writing the obituary for, freaky, right?

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7) Gannibal (2022-present)

If you are a horror buff, then Gannibal should be on your watchlist. It is an underrated Japanese folk horror show that is based on the horror manga of the same name. The series is about a police officer, Daigo Agawa, who is assigned to investigate a mysterious disappearance in a mountain village.

He soon realizes that there is something wrong with the village when a series of alarming events start happening. In his quest for the truth, he uncovers dark secrets about the village related to ancient practices.

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8) Culprits (2023)

Culprits is a British heist television series on Disney+ that follows a retired team of elite criminals who have left their heisting days behind and gone their separate ways to start afresh. But things start to fall apart when an unknown assassin tries to target them and take them out one by one. Now it is up to the team to find the killer before it finds them.

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9) Dopesick (2021)

The drama follows Dr Samuel Finnix (Michael Keaton) as he leads a show about America's opioid crisis. It is a well-researched show that documents America's struggle against opioid addiction and the devastating effects it has on individuals and their families.

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10) The Clearing (2021)

The Clearing is an Australian psychological thriller miniseries on Disney+ that delves into the twisted world of a cult led by a scheming, evil matriarch. What makes the series creepy is that it's based on true events. Teresa Palmer plays a woman who is forced to face her haunting past to stop the cult from kidnapping children.

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These Disney+ shows are full of variety and cover almost every genre from sports dramas to thrillers, horror, and comedy, and avoid franchise fatigue by being original and original.

So, next someone asks for recommendations on new shows to watch, drop these 10 names in full confidence, and watch yourself become the G.O.A.T. of recommendations.