Between Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you can find some awesome new series on Disney+ to watch in Dubai. There’s also a list of the best new movies on Disney+ if you prefer watching that over TV shows. We keep updating this list, so keep checking every week.
Best new series on Disney+ in UAE
9-1-1
Genre: Action, Drama | Rating: 18+
9-1-1 throws you into the heart of the action alongside police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers – the real-life heroes who face unpredictable, intense, and often life-or-death situations.
The pressure is on as they race to save lives in the most frightening and shocking circumstances. But these first responders are human too, balancing the demands of their extraordinary jobs with the challenges of their own personal lives.
Starring Emmy nominees Peter Krause and Angela Bassett, alongside a stellar cast including Oliver Stark, 9-1-1 is a heart-pounding blend of action, suspense, and raw emotion. Witness the bravery, the camaraderie, and the unwavering commitment of these everyday heroes as they risk everything to keep their communities safe.
Don’t miss a single thrilling moment watch the new season of 9-1-1 exclusively on Disney+ now!
Shardlake Season 1
Genre: Drama, History | Rating: 12
England, 1536: The monasteries crumble, their shadows lengthening as the whispers of reformation sweep the land. Matthew Shardlake, a brilliant lawyer confined by a twisted spine, leads a sheltered life. But fate, and the king’s ruthless right-hand man, Thomas Cromwell, have other plans.
Summoned on a perilous mission, Shardlake finds himself thrust into a world of whispers and deceit. He must travel to Scarnsea, a remote monastery cloaked in suspicion. A commissioner tasked with dissolving the abbey lies dead, a murder that threatens Cromwell’s very political survival.
Shardlake’s mission is two-fold – solve the murder and secure the monastery’s wealth for the crown. But navigating the treacherous halls of Scarnsea proves a chilling challenge. The monks, cloaked in piety, harbor secrets as dark as the ancient stones.
Don’t miss Shardlake, premiering May 1st, 2024 on Disney+.
Blood Free Season 1
Genre: Drama, SciFi | Rating: 18+
Blood Free dives into a world where millions of years of meat consumption have been disrupted. BF, a biotech giant, now reigns supreme in the cultured meat market, offering genetically engineered alternatives that have revolutionized the food industry.
However, cracks begin to appear in this seemingly utopian facade. Doubts simmer within the walls of BF itself, as well as among those on the outside. Is Yoon Ja-yu, the visionary CEO who spearheaded this change, leading humanity down the right path?
Starring Han Hyo-joo, Ju Ji-hoon, and Park Ji-yeon, Blood Free is a gripping suspense thriller now streaming on Disney+.
X-Men ’97
Genre: Animation, Action | Rating: PG
X-Men ’97 hits Disney+ on March 20, 2024, sending ’90s kids straight down memory lane with the iconic theme song and beloved characters.
This revival isn’t just a nod to the past; it’s a vibrant homage, blending the original’s spirit with familiar faces and voices, including Wolverine, Rogue, and Storm, to name a few. With a mix of the original voice actors and a look that echoes the classic animation, X-Men ’97 promises a return to the series’ roots.
Season 2 is already on the horizon, hinting that this comeback is more than a one-hit wonder. For fans old and new, Saturday mornings might just become super again. The series stars Jennifer Hale, Ray Chase and Lenore Zann.
Shogun Mini-Series
Genre: Adventure, Drama | Rating: PG15
Shōgun, landing on February 27, 2024, revisits 1600s Japan with a fresh lens, focusing more on its Japanese protagonists than the 1980s miniseries did.
Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, battling for survival in a politically charged environment. With a mysterious foreign ship’s arrival, the plot thickens, hinting at secrets that could alter the course of history.
This adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, rich with cultural and political drama, boasts a high-budget production and a cast that promises to bring this epic tale to life with authenticity and depth. Shogun stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai.
Snowfall Season 6
Genre: Crime, Drama | Rating: 18+
Snowfall is back with its 6th and final season, and you can stream it now on Disney+.
The concluding chapter of the gripping FX drama takes you on a tumultuous journey as Franklin Saint’s empire crumbles and the consequences of his choices ripple through South Central Los Angeles in the late 1980s.
However, this is not the end of the Snowfall universe! It was announced that there’s a spin-off in the works, promising new stories in this intense world.
Echo
Genre: Action, Adventure | Rating: 18+
There’s a lot of excitement in the air among MCU fans in general, and Netflix-Marvel shows fans in particular, as the first TV-MA show under the Marvel Spotlight banner, Echo, will release this week, where Maya Lopez will finally get her own show that will see the return of Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin the wider MCU.
The series follows Maya, who must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community if she ever hopes to move forward.
What If…? Season 2
Genre: Action, Adventure | Rating: 14
Season two of “What If…?” continues the journey as The Watcher guides viewers through the vast multiverse, introducing new and familiar faces throughout the MCU.
The series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.
Featuring fan-favorite characters this season like Nebula, Hela and Happy Hogan, episodes are directed by executive producer Bryan Andrews with executive producer AC Bradley as head writer.
Loki Season 2
Action, Adventure | Rating: 14
In Season 2 of the awaited Disney+ show, Loki, the God of Mischief, is now working for the Time Variance Authority to help them prevent the multiverse from collapsing. However, Loki discovers that not everything at TVA seems right and must team up with his better half, Sylvie Laufeydottir, to uncover the truth.