In a world where virtual reality and self-driving cars are becoming a part of the new normal, consumption of media is just as unique. Rather than have general cable to flip through channel after channel, wading through seemingly endless commercials, streaming services have taken over. Thanks to the initial success of Netflix, it would seem that every production and media company is hopping on the streaming train with new services being released every year. One service that was highly anticipated upon its announcement in 2018 was Disney+.
As a streaming platform, Disney+ has the upper-hand on many of the other services available. Considering the amount of media that Disney has produced over the years, much of the content on Disney+ is original. Some such originals include The Mandalorian, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, and various MCU properties like Loki. Disney is upping its game, increasing both the amount of original content and the amount of external content that add to the service. With new shows being released every month, it’s difficult to decide which to pay the most attention to. These are the best TV series coming to Disney+ in August 2022.
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Cont’d — August 3
Disney+
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a reboot of the classic High School Musical film franchise that struck a chord with young people everywhere. This new series appears to be having the same effect on a new generation. A mockumentary-style musical drama, the Disney+ series follows a group of theater students as they navigate their turbulent teenage lives. It stars household names like Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, and Sofia Wylie. The show’s popularity earned it a GLAAD Media Award in 2020 for Outstanding Kids and Family Programming. Beginning August 3, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is going to continue to release a number of episodes throughout the month to finish off its third season.
The Ghost and Molly McGee — August 3
Disney Television Animation
Molly McGee finds herself bound to a grumpy ghost named Scratch when a spell goes terribly wrong. Molly is highly optimistic, drowning herself and everyone around her in silver linings, while Scratch hopes to spread misery in the world. Despite their extreme differences, Molly and Scratch form a friendship unlike any other and manage to help each other through anything and everything.The series has been praised for its ability to mix humor, horror, and music all wrapped into one. The Ghost and Molly McGee first premiered in 2021 and is set to be added to Disney+ on August 3.
I Am Groot Series Premiere — August 10
Marvel Studios
One of the most highly anticipated additions to Disney+ since its initial announcement is the upcoming Disney+ original series I Am Groot. This beloved tree-like character took the world by storm in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise where he sacrifices himself to save his friends and returns as a baby seedling. Groot’s popularity earned him his own spin-off series of shorts showing the adventures of young Groot as he gets into mischief. Vin Diesel is set to return as the voice of the adorable character, despite his limited vocabulary. We can expect to see the first of I Am Groot on August 10 as Disney+ releases the shorts, giving us more of a taste of Groot’s adventures separate from the Guardians. Indeed, the recent I Am Groot trailer promises something fun for MCU fans.
The Orville Seasons 1-3 — August 10
Hulu
When newly divorced planetary union officer Ed Mercer finds himself the captain of a new ship, he has an opportunity to begin his life anew. However, things take a turn for Ed when he discovers that his ex-wife is the First Officer assigned to his new crew. Ed gathers a crew of whacky characters to carry out their missions without him and his former wife tearing each other to shreds in the process. Created by the comedic genius responsible for Family Guy and American Dad, Seth MacFarlane unleashes his inner sci-fi nerd in The Orville. The show has a total of three seasons so far and initially premiered on Fox before moving to Hulu. Per Deadline, all three seasons will be available to stream on Disney+ August 10.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Series Premiere — August 17
Yet another highly anticipated addition to this list is Marvel’s newest addition to the MCU. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law follows the life of Jennifer Walters, played by Tatiana Maslany, a confident attorney who also happens to be a tall green Hulk. What little we’ve seen from the trailer gives us a good idea of how Marvel has mixed comedy with drama in this new series. Due to its content and the role it plays within the MCU, She-Hulk is set to feature MCU favorites Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, and Benedict Wong. The nine-episode series is set to be released weekly, beginning on August 17.
black-ish Season 8 — August 24
ABC
black-ish is a long-running sitcom that tells the story of Dre Johnson and his family living in an upper-middle class neighborhood as a Black family. The show focuses on cultural assimilation, and as Dre’s concerns intensify, his father assists the family in creating a sense of ethnic identity for his family and honoring their heritage. The show has been subject to critical acclaim, receiving both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations before the final episode aired in April 2022. While most of black-ish is already on Disney+, the show’s high popularity has brought about the addition of the eighth season, which releases on August 24.
Star Wars: Andor Series Premiere — August 31
A show that has been in the works for quite a while in the new Star Wars spin-off series Andor. The show is based on the life and adventures of Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) before the events of Rogue One. Since the release of Rogue One, in fact, many fans have been wondering more about Cassian and his background along with his joining of the rebellion. Andor is expected to bring a new perspective to the Star Wars galaxy, through the eyes of Cassian Andor. Luna is returning as Cassian and the show has many special appearances lined up, including a performance from Stellan Skarsgård. This Disney+ original series is set to premiere its first two episodes on August 31, 2022.
