Which series was the best on Disney+ this year? We take a look at the fantasy, thriller and other series of the last 12 months and tell you what you should catch up on
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Disney+ may not have as many new series as Netflix, but here too there is an impressive selection of worthwhile entertainment at the end of the year. The list ranges from crime thrillers to fantasy and history and includes both German and international productions. We present the best Disney+ series, ranked according to their rating on Moviepilot. (Status of the data: December 21, 2023)
To be included in the selection of the 15 best Disney+ series of 2023, the series had to have been released on or after January 1, 2023. Both Disney+ original productions and series that started exclusively on Disney+ in Germany were counted. In addition, the series had to have collected at least 20 Moviepilot ratings to make a meaningful contribution here. (Very recent launches such as the fantasy series Percy Jackson did not make it into the selection). In addition, only completely new series, not new seasons, were considered
The best new series on Disney+ 2023: Ranked 15 through 6
Place 15: Saint X – 6.0
14th place: Sam – A Saxon – 6.3
Place 13: Star Wars: Ahsoka – 6.4
Place 12: Will Trent – 6.4
11th place: Alaska Daily – 6.5
Place 10: Justified: City Primeval – 6.6
9th place: A Murder at the End of the World – 6.7
8th place: Welcome to Chippendales – 6.8
7th place: German House – 6.8
6th place: Criminal Minds: Evolution – 7.1
Place 5 of the Disney+ series 2023: The Good Mothers
Series: The Good Mothers
Community edit: 7.1
The original Italian production The Good Mothers is a 6-part Disney+ mini-series based on true events: Three women born into the country’s most dangerous mafia decide to take down the ‘Ndrangheta clan from the inside in 2010 with the help of a courageous lawyer.
Place 4 of the Disney+ series 2023: American Born Chinese
Series: American Born Chinese
Community rating: 7.2
The comic adaptation American Born Chinese comes to Disney+ as a well-paced action comedy and confronts an American student with the deities of his Chinese ancestors: Coming-of-age meets martial arts. It’s just a shame that hardly anyone in Germany has seen this furious fantasy mix full of quirky ideas
Place 3 of the Disney+ series 2023: Fleishman is in Trouble
Series: Fleishman is in Trouble
Community edit: 7.4
At the beginning of 2023, Disney+ released the FX production Fleishman Is in Trouble exclusively in Germany. In the 8 episodes of the drama series, Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) plays a man newly separated after 15 years of marriage (with Claire Danes). He is now trying to get his life back on track between father duties and dating again.
Place 2 of the Disney+ series 2023: Extraordinary
Series: Extraordinary
Community cut: 7.7
Where it says Extraordinary, it also says “extraordinary”: The British feelgood comedy produced for the Star section surprised viewers back in January as an unexpected fantasy highlight on Disney+ and offered a fresh look at being a superhero. Because in a world where everyone is given a (often rather useless) special ability when they grow up, 27-year-old Jen in her shared flat is very upset that she is apparently the only one who has been passed over in the distribution of powers.
Place 1 of the Disney+ series 2023: A spark of hope
Series: A spark of hope – Anne Frank’s helper
Community edit: 8.2
As an 8-episode mini-series, the historical drama A Spark of Hope achieved the highest ratings of any Disney+ series this year: It tells the touching story of Dutchwoman Miep Gies (Bel Powley), who hides Anne Frank’s family in her home during World War II.
If you’re looking for even more series inspiration, you can also check out our list of the best Netflix series of 2023 or get tips for really good series entertainment in our podcast review of the year.
