Disney has announced some of the upcoming original series that are going to be premireing on Disney+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland during the Autumn months. 

The new releases will include the star-studded UK Original drama series “Rivals”, based on the iconic novel from Dame Jilly Cooper, Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along” starring Kathryn Hahn, Lucasfilm’s next Star Wars series “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”, “Doctor Odyssey” from Ryan Murphy, and all new seasons of “Only Murders in the Building”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Abbott Elementary”, and FX’s “The Old Man”, plus so much more.

LOCAL ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS

UK Original “Rivals” (coming soon), produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, is the highly anticipated eight-part series, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper. Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, “Rivals” delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. The star-studded cast includes Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook and Victoria Smurfit.

Joining the UK Original slate this autumn is six-episode docu-series “In Vogue: The 90’s” (13 and 20 September), featuring an A-list cast from the worlds of fashion, film and music, alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, Hamish Bowles and Tonne Goodman, this landmark series reveals the inside story of the 90’s most celebrated fashion and pop culture moments.

GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT

Disney+’s general entertainment offering continues to grow this autumn with freshman crime procedural “High Potential” (coming soon) from Oscar-nominated writer Drew Goddard and starring Kaitlin Olson, plus highly anticipated new drama “Doctor Odyssey” (coming soon) from executive producer Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson.

Additionally, “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band” (coming soon), is an exciting new documentary offering the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances and behind the scenes at their 2023-2024 World Tour. “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” (coming soon), a new docuseries that delivers a nostalgic and insightful exploration of “Baywatch,” the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world’s most famous lifeguards to life.

Critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series “Only Murders in the Building” (27th August), “Abbott Elementary” (coming soon) and FX’s “The Old Man” (coming soon), as well as “9-1-1” (coming soon), and the 21st season of “Grey’s Anatomy” (coming soon) are all returning to Disney+ for brand new seasons this autumn.

MARVEL STUDIOS

Marvel fans can also look forward to the highly anticipated “Agatha All Along” (19th September). A spin-off of the acclaimed “WandaVision” series, “Agatha All Along” follows the infamous Agatha Harkness as she finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Agatha and the mysterious Teen must form a coven and take the dangerous journey down the Witches’ Road if she has any hope of regaining her witchy powers.

LUCASFILM

Arriving this autumn on Disney+ is “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” (4th December). Starring Jude Law in his first appearance in the Star Wars galaxy, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange, dangerous galaxy and must try to find their way home, while crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Joining the autumn slate is Nat Geo’s four-part series “Tsunami: Race Against Time” (coming soon). Marking 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history which spanned 14 countries, “Tsunami: Race Against Time” provides a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The powerful series, from executive producers Tanya Winston and Danny Horan of multi-award-winning Blast Films and directed by Daniel Bogado, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker of Nat Geo’s “9/11: One Day in America,” features personal accounts from survivors, scientists who raced against time to understand the catastrophic disaster and warn the world, journalists who broke the shocking news, and the fearless rescuers who risked their lives to save others. Told minute by minute through harrowing video and gripping stories of survival and courage – some both seen and heard for the first time – the four-part series offers the most comprehensive and immersive look at the destructive wave as it surged across the ocean, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

Roger’s Take:  While we’ve seen the overall number of original releases reduced, the addition of major shows from FX and ABC, with hit shows like “9-1-1” and “Grey’s Anatomy”, will no doubt mean Disney+ subscribers in the UK have plenty of new content to look forward when the nights start to pull in, and you’ll look for something new to watch.  Personally, I’m really looking forward to the return of “The Old Man” and the new “Star Wars” show.

What are you looking forward to watching on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland during the Autumn?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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