What’s New On Disney+ This Week | The Simpsons – The Past And The Furious (UK/Ireland)
This week, Disney+ subscribers in the United Kingdom and Ireland have plenty of new content to enjoy, including a new documentary film from Onyx Collective, a couple of new documentary series, the return of “Will Trent”, and a brand new “The Simpsons” exclusive episode.
There have also been lots of classic British comedy shows released on Disney+ to help improve engagement and binge-watching.
Here’s the rundown:
The Simpsons – The Past and the Furious
In this exclusive full-length episode of The Simpsons, Lisa travels back in time to 1923 and discovers that the Springfield Mini Moose, once key to the town’s ecosystem, were driven to extinction in 1925. Teaming up with young Monty Burns, Lisa works to save the moose, but her actions unintentionally shape his future as a ruthless tycoon.
Harlem Ice
Harlem Ice is a 5-part documentary series following the coaches and girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances and a life changing global experience. Through their eyes, we experience the highs and lows of the FSH Season, and the unique experiences they have as girls of color breaking the ice ceiling and gaining access to a global stage. We follow sisters Tori and Ashley, newbie Adrianna and senior Ariyana, and see how each girl makes her mark and helps to put Harlem Ice on the map.
Muslim Matchmaker
Follows Muslim Americans as they navigate cultural customs and showcase the tremendous diversity within the community while looking for modern love.
Captain America: Brave New World | A Special Look
Get a special look at “Captain America: Brave New World,” now playing in theaters.
SLY LIVES!
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone — the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone — that captures the band’s reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Bia and Victor: Love of My Life (Amor Da Minha Vida) (S1)
Bia and Victor are best friends with completely different love lives; she doesn’t believe in love and collects quick flings, while he is in an old relationship that has gone on autopilot.
Cooked
Umami’ tells the story of chef Sina Bora’s extraordinary night, as he struggles with the pressures of running a successful and luxurious restaurant in Istanbul, while also having to cope with his personal life and the demands of his team.
Will Trent – Season 3 – New Episode
When two off-duty cops are wounded, the GBI must track down Special Agent Will Trent, who recently fled town to help solve the case. As the investigation unfolds, Will is drawn into his past to clear a friend’s name amid rivalries and corruption.
Shuffle of Love: A Descendants Short Story
In this extra scene from “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” Bridget follows her dream of spreading love and joy by performing the “Shuffle of Love.” Red and Chloe help her perfect the dance for its debut at Merlin Academy’s biggest event, Castlecoming. In all the excitement, Bridget’s imagination runs wild, and her dance explodes beyond her wildest dreams… or so she thinks.
The Kardashians – New Episode
Kim faces the MET gala after dealing with backlash from the night before, while Khloé is leaving the burdens of her past behind her. Kourtney organizes a surprise family dinner that isn’t an easy ride.
High Potential – New Episode
The team investigates the death of an exotic animal veterinarian, uncovering a complicated love triangle in the process. Work interferes with Karadec’s dating life, while Morgan follows a parental hunch about her teenage daughter and snoops on Ava.
Paradise – New Episode
Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile, Cal’s family history and his last days are examined.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – New Episodes
The animated series follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, with a journey unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.
Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold leads an expedition to Greenland to climb a huge 4,000 foot sea cliff and investigate the impacts climate change on the region.
Bad Education
Alfie Wickers is a teacher by profession, though it is often hard to distinguish him from a student owing to his childish personality and quirky antics.
Fresh Meat
The perils and joys of house sharing and tutors in those first university years – a painfully amusing drama of self-discovery and errors of judgement, set on the brink of adult life, follows six freshmen. From awkward moments and dreaded silences, to frequent reinventions and appalling behavior, they are about to discover who they really are.
Friday Night Dinner
Sitcom from Robert Popper about the gloriously idiosyncratic Goodman family. Adam and Jonny Goodman, two siblings belonging to an eccentric family, join their parents for a peaceful dinner every Friday night. However, despite great care, things always turn chaotic.
Peep Show
Mark and Jeremy are a couple of twenty-something roommates who have nothing in common – except for the fact that their lives are anything but normal. Mayhem ensues as the pair strive to cope with day-to-day life.
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