What’s New On Disney+ | Welcome To Chippendales (UK/Ireland)
It’s Wednesday, and Disney+ subscribers in the United Kingdom and Ireland have a new selection of content to enjoy today, including a brand new series, “Welcome To Chippendales”, and the finale of “Willow”, plus much more.
Here’s the rundown:
Welcome To Chippendales
A sprawling true-crime saga, Welcome To Chippendales tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire. The series will detail the insane, darkly comedic, crime-ridden story behind the unique male revue that became a cultural phenomenon.
Steve Banerjee works hard to achieve the American dream to provide for his family and leave a legacy behind that they can be proud of. While his attempt to build a booming business by exploiting sexual empowerment which features scantily clad men gyrating over eager women is a success, Steve very quickly becomes obsessed with wealth and power. He will do anything it takes to remove anyone in his way even if it means getting his hands a little bloody.
Willow – Episode 8 – Finale
An epic period fantasy series with a modern sensibility set in an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty, “Willow” features a diverse international cast with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers. The story began with an aspiring magician from a Nelwyn village and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 203 “The Solitary Clone”
When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.
National Treasure – Edge Of History – Episode 6
Not knowing who’s good and who’s bad, Jess works with Billie and deciphers a hundreds-year-old clue that points to a famous 18th century landmark, and together they plan an impossible heist during an historic reenactment to retrieve the next piece of the treasure map. But things don’t go as planned, and Jess is ultimately faced with the most difficult decision of her life.
Chasing Waves
In the wake of surfing’s debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, “CHASING WAVES” shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan’s reach in the global surf culture and examines the diverse regions, unique characters, and endless surf along the over 18,000 miles of coastline that makes Japan one of a kind.
The character-driven documentary series, shot with state-of-the-art 4K cameras and stunning 16mm archival film, follows athletes from various cultural backgrounds as they pursue their dreams and paints a captivating picture of Japanese life and showcases what it takes to succeed in the international surf industry.
Summer Time Rendering
A sci-fi, summer story filled with suspense set on a small island begins with Shinpei Ajiro, whose childhood friend Ushio Kofune died. He returns to his hometown for the first time in two years for the funeral. Sou Hishigata, his best friend, suspects something’s off with Ushio’s death, and that someone else can die next. A sinister omen is heard as an entire family next door suddenly disappears the following day. Furthermore, Mio implicates a “shadow” three days before Ushio’s death.
Years And Years
As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019. Over the next 15 years, the twists and turns of their everyday lives are explored as we find out if this ordinary family could change the world.
Gina Yei
Gina, a cheerful and creative girl, has a dream to write songs. Thanks to her lyric-writing abilities, she gets the chance of a lifetime when she wins a scholarship to the prestigious Caribbean Music Institute (CMI) on the island of Puerto Rico. It’s the best place in the world to study Latin music and the birthplace of reggaeton.
Your Honor aka Euer Ehren
For judge Michael Jacobi, his job was a calling, but things go awry when his son Julian confesses to a hit-and-run car accident. The victim is Radan Sailovic’s son, a notorious clan boss he had once put behind bars, so Jacobi tries to get rid of his son’s car. The police investigation puts Jacobi under pressure and Arija Sailovic becomes the clan boss, forcing the judge to abandon his principles
The Files of Young Kindaichi
Incantations, curses, oddities… Uncover the “humans” who crawl forth from the shadows. The Files of Young Kindaichi has been a mega-hit since its first broadcast in 1995. It is the gold standard for mystery-solving dramas, with the series accumulating fans across generations. The original Files of Young Kindaichi celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of its serial debut, and has gained overwhelming popularity beyond Japan, with over 100 million copies sold in twelve countries. In a new, reimagined series of selected episodes, this edition of Young Kindaichi is a collection that gives the old and new stories a contemporary perspective. Get ready for Japanese authentic horror mysteries.
Ocean’s Weirdest
Life on land is vanilla compared to the kaleidoscope of crazy beneath the waves. As animals compete for the title of ocean’s weirdest
NCIS: Hawaii – New Episode
Captain Milius returns to Hawai’i for a secret prisoner exchange operation and brings in Jane to be his personal security escort in the Philippines, where the exchange will take place.
The Resident – Season 6 – New Episode
After a teenage boy is taken into Chastain for falling unconscious from a suspicious pill, Conrad takes action to find the boy’s brother before he meets the same fate; Dr. Bell deals with being served court papers from a former patient.
Big Sky – Season 3 – Episode 4
Jenny and Beau investigate the bloody murder of a woman in her own backyard. Buck grows increasingly suspicious of Sunny. Cassie and Cormac discover something unimaginable out on the trail.
Snowfall – Season 5
During the budding drug epidemic in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, a crime family decides to make money selling cocaine. Meanwhile, a CIA operative also gets involved.
Bob’s Burgers – Season 13 – Episode 2
The Belchers’ Labor Day lake trip goes south when they end up trapped in their cabin hiding from what lurks outside.
Gannibal – New Episode
After causing a major incident, police officer Daigo Agawa takes his wife and daughter to live in the remote mountain village of Kuge. It seems the perfect place to recover from the ordeal, despite the mysterious disappearance of a previous officer posted there. One day, the body of an old woman is found on the mountain. The Goto family says she was attacked by a bear, but Daigo notices a human bite mark. It soon becomes clear that not all is as it seems in the village.
Between the World and Us – New Episode
When Tolga finds out about the accident, he wants to go to Ilkin, but he’s afraid of his feelings.
What are you looking forward to watching on Disney+ today?