Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Electric Bloom’

If your weekend plans include catching up on what’s new and buzzy, Disney+ has a mix of fresh premieres, returning series, and short-form favorites ready to queue. Between music-fueled comedy, aviation nonfiction, animated galaxy-hopping, and a pair of high-stakes international thrillers, there’s plenty to fill your watchlist without any guesswork.

This list pulls strictly from this week’s arrivals and the current most-watched lineup, with each entry highlighting what it’s about and who’s behind it. You’ll find the plot basics plus the key cast and creative leads so you can jump straight to the good stuff.

‘Alien: Earth’ (2025–present)

Set shortly before the events of the original ‘Alien’, the series follows a recovery team that stumbles into an escalating bio-threat on Earth after a research vessel crash-lands. The story centers on Wendy, a first-of-its-kind human-synthetic “hybrid,” and tracks how corporate agendas and containment efforts collide as the crisis widens beyond a single incident.

Created and run by Noah Hawley, the show stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, and Timothy Olyphant. It is produced by FX Productions with Scott Free Productions, with Ridley Scott among the executive producers.

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

This limited series dramatizes the case of Amanda Knox, an American exchange student in Italy whose wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration became a global flashpoint. The narrative follows the investigation, media frenzy, and court proceedings that turned a local crime into an international story.

Created by K.J. Steinberg, the cast includes Grace Van Patten as Knox alongside Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, and Giuseppe De Domenico. Executive producers include Amanda Knox, Christopher Robinson, Monica Lewinsky, Warren Littlefield, and K.J. Steinberg.

‘Twelve’ (2025–present)

A fantasy-action drama from Korea, ‘Twelve’ brings together celestial guardians—angels aligned with the Eastern zodiac—who reunite to confront an ancient evil threatening humanity. The series blends mythic lore with ensemble character arcs as the guardians return to modern life and rediscover their roles in a looming conflict.

The show is created by writers Kim Bong-han and Ma Dong-seok and directed by Kang Dae-gyu and Han Yun-seon. The ensemble features Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-bin, Ko Kyu-pil, Kang Mi-na, and Sung Yoo-bin.

‘Tempest’ (2025)

This Korean-language espionage thriller pairs a former diplomat with an elite covert operative after a deadly incident threatens to spark an international crisis. As shifting alliances and intelligence turf wars unfold, the investigation knits together diplomatic backchannels and field operations to expose a larger conspiracy.

Across the season, ministries, private contractors, and foreign missions intersect while the leads navigate surveillance, negotiations, and action-driven missions. The series features writing by Jeong Seo-kyeong and direction by Kim Hee-won, with production backing that emphasizes international scope.

‘Electric Bloom’ (2025–present)

A music-driven coming-of-age comedy, ‘Electric Bloom’ rewinds the origin story of a globally famous pop group as its three members—Posey Parker, Jade, and Tulip Aoki—look back on how a high-school friendship became a band. Episodes trace the early days of songwriting, rehearsals, and first gigs as the trio’s bond solidifies.

The series was created by Eric Friedman, Alex Fox, and Rachel Lewis, with Friedman serving as showrunner. The core cast features Lumi Pollack, Carmen Sanchez, Ruby Marino, and Nathaniel Buescher, and Diane Warren executive-produces and contributes original songs, with Jody Margolin Hahn directing the pilot and executive-producing.

‘Top Guns: The Next Generation’ (2025)

National Geographic’s six-part docuseries embeds with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student pilots during the advanced phase of strike-fighter training. Cameras capture bombing runs, carrier qualifications, and dogfighting drills as candidates push to earn their “wings of gold.”

Produced by Rex (a Zinc Media Group label) for National Geographic, the series is led by showrunners Karen Edwards and Chris Parkin, with Lana Salah as series director and executive producers Tanya Shaw and Simon Raikes. The production balances in-cockpit footage with life off base to show the personal stakes behind the training pipeline.

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ (2025)

This four-part sequel continues the reality-bending adventure of Sig Greebling and Darth Dev, blending “Force Building” and “Sith Breaking” with deep cuts from across LEGO Star Wars lore. The new chapter keeps the mash-up energy as eras, characters, and canonical nods collide in playful ways.

Voices include Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, and Ahmed Best, with special appearances by Mark Hamill and newcomers Dan Stevens, Ashley Eckstein, and Ben Schwartz. The series is developed by showrunners and writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit.

‘How NOT to Draw’ (2022–present)

Short-form comedy shorts parody art tutorials as a hapless “host” tries to teach drawing while Disney characters leap off the page to derail each lesson. Each sketch plays with sight gags, fourth-wall breaks, and quick setups that lampoon step-by-step instruction.

The series pulls characters from across Disney Television Animation for cameo-friendly segments. New installments arrive in batches, keeping the format flexible while staying focused on escalating cartoon chaos.

‘To Catch a Smuggler’ (2020–present)

This documentary series follows U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations as officers work cases at airports, seaports, and land crossings. Episodes trace multiple investigations from initial screenings through secondary inspections and, when needed, controlled deliveries and arrests.

Viewers see X-ray scanners, K-9 units, and field tests in action, along with agricultural checks and coordination with prosecutors. The show’s case-of-the-week structure highlights how routine screenings can connect to trafficking networks that span continents.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005–present)

The long-running competition pairs celebrities with professional dancers for weekly ballroom and Latin routines assessed by a judging panel. Performances mix cha-cha, tango, foxtrot, contemporary, and more, with scores combining with viewer votes to determine who advances.

Based on the U.K.’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, the series is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles and hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli. Each week follows rehearsal footage into live routines, critiques, and elimination rounds as couples vie for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Tell us which of these you’re lining up first this weekend in the comments!