Five Disney Plus miniseries you won't want to miss this weekend

Five Disney Plus miniseries you won't want to miss this weekend

Sure, Disney Plus is the best destination for Disney's extensive catalog of animated films, but it's also where you'll find some of the most popular and acclaimed streaming series of the last few years. If you're looking for a miniseries to binge watch this weekend, Disney Plus has plenty of options, not just "Star Wars" and the Marvel Universe.

Of course, if you like "Star Wars" or Marvel, Disney Plus has you covered, but the best miniseries for a weekend binge-watch also include period dramas and music documentaries. Check out these five critically acclaimed Disney Plus miniseries with Rotten Tomatoes ratings of 80% or higher.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's first official foray into television was this series, which focused on two superheroes, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany). Critics and viewers were impressed by the series' homage to classic sitcoms from the 1950s through the 2000s, and the episodic style was different from the MCU's feature films. Wanda and Vision lead a seemingly idyllic family life in a small town that looks like a TV drama, but there is clearly something sinister lurking behind the scenes. The show delivers superhero action while at the same time creating its own off-kilter world within the larger framework of the MCU.

Genre Superhero Comedy Number of episodes: 9 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 Available on Disney Plus

A more gritty entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Hawkeye" retains its sense of humor thanks to the banter between two characters who go by the superhero code name "Hawkeye." Jeremy Renner plays Clint Barton, the original Hawkeye, who reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), a young aspiring vigilante; both are accomplished archers, but while Clint is about to leave his superhero life behind, Kate is eager to start taking down bad guys Kate is eager to start taking down the bad guys. In a Christmas-set adventure, the two face off against a gang of New York City gangsters.

Genre Superhero Action Episodes: 6 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 Available on Disney Plus

You don't need to have seen all the recent "Star Wars" films to appreciate this miniseries, which sees Ewan McGregor back in George Lucas's prequel trilogy. McGregor once again embodies the character made famous by Alec Guinness. Namely, the wise, reclusive Jedi warrior who will eventually train Luke Skywalker. Here, Obi-Wan observes young Luke from afar as he helps Luke's sister Leia (Vivian Lila Blair). Critics and audiences rejoiced at McGregor's return to one of his most beloved roles, and the series fills a void in "Star Wars" without requiring a PhD in Jedi studies.

Genre Science fiction Number of episodes: 6 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 82 Available on Disney Plus

We've been schooled about Anne Frank for decades, but this acclaimed Nat Geo miniseries focuses on the members of the Jeep family who hid Anne, her parents, and her sister from the Nazis during World War II. Bel Powley plays Miep Gies, the secretary to Anne's father Otto (Liev Schreiber), who offered his home as a refuge for the Frank family and other Jews who were in danger of being sent to concentration camps. Critics especially praised Powley's starring role, which was nominated for multiple awards for its sensitive, powerful, and moving drama.

Genre: Historical Drama Episodes: 8 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 Stream it now on Disney Plus

Filmmaker Peter Jackson draws on his exceptional technical skills honed on blockbuster films like The Lord of the Rings trilogy to create The Beatles' groundbreaking 1970 final album, Let It Be. This three-part documentary depicts the recording of the Beatles' groundbreaking 1970 final album, "Let It Be. Jackson has taken footage shot during the recording sessions, originally intended for another documentary film, and given it a modern makeover, restoring a clarity and vibrancy not seen at the time of production. Critics and Beatles fans responded to Jackson's painstaking portrayal of the group's creative process and his broad and loving tribute to their musical genius.

Genre Music Documentary Episode 3 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93 Available on Disney Plus

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