All Disney+ TV Series (So Far), Ranked

Lucasfilm has gone full steam ahead with their Star Wars TV series on Disney+. After the conclusion of the core Skywalker Saga, Lucasfilm has told new stories set years before Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. The franchise has always been recognized for bouncing between different periods, and it is a trend that they have continued. Fortunately for Star Wars fans, this has meant getting new stories set in the eras that they love. For those who love all eras of Star Wars, Lucasfilm has introduced them to even more new characters and locales.

The Star Wars galaxy has always been a large place, ripe with great storytelling opportunities. Disney+ has allowed Star Wars to move away from the traditional focus on the Skywalker family. The time has come for other characters to come to the forefront. With The Acolyte having just finished and Skeleton Crew on the horizon, it makes sense to look back at the last few years of shows and to see how they hold up. Here are all the Star Wars series on Disney+ that have been released so far, ranked.

Update July 28, 2024: This article has been updated following the conclusion of The Acolyte and The Bad Batch season three to reflect the recent slate of Star Wars series on Disney+ by Richard Fink.

10 The Book of Boba Fett

Bounty hunter Boba Fett was one of the most popular characters of the original trilogy. After the long-awaited Boba Fett film was canceled, a decision was made instead to create a TV series. Picking up directly after the second season of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett showed the aftermath of Fett claiming Jabba’s throne. He was joined by Ming-Na Wen’s Fennec Shand. The return of Temuera Morrison to a live-action Star Wars production was more than welcome and embraced by the fans. Unfortunately, while The Book of Boba Fett was mildly entertaining, Boba Fett became a supporting character in his own show.

The Book of Boba Fett Doesn’t Care For Its Lead Character

Despite all the potential to expand Boba Fett as the character, the series didn’t seem interested in Boba Fett. There were episodes where he was in the background, or in the case of “Chapter 5,” entirely absent. While the character’s motivations for becoming an anti-hero and a man defined by honor certainly track with his characterization for fans who saw The Clone Wars, read the comics, and know the films, it does clash with the general audience’s knowledge of Boba Fett. Audiences looking to see a complex look at a popular villain ended up with a story where Boba Fett is vying for a low-level union position. By landlocking the series on Tatooine instead of embracing various planets, it was a series that felt the limitations of the Disney+ series format the most.

9 Ahsoka

After making her live-action appearance in the second season of The Mandalorian, followed by a cameo in The Book of Boba Fett, Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano got her own show in the form of 2023’s Ahsoka. Essentially a continuation of Star Wars: Rebels, the series sees the eponymous Jedi reunite with her former apprentice, Sabine Wren, to search for Ezra Bridger, who has been missing for years after being dragged to an unknown location along with the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn after the events of Rebels. Meanwhile, a former Jedi named Baylan Skoll, played by the late great Ray Stevenson, and his apprentice Shin Hati are on a quest to bring Thrawn back and reshape the galaxy beyond the Jedi.

A Strong Start But a Disappointing Ending

One of the biggest issues Ahsoka never overcomes is the fact that, because of how much it is tied to Star Wars: Rebels, it is the first time a Star Wars series requires the viewer actually to have watched another series to enjoy another entry. This makes Ahsoka not as general audience friendly as other series. Combine that with very stiff acting, which left the character Ahsoka feeling bland and nothing like the version audiences fell in love with, and Ahsoka is a frustrating watch. It starts out strong, but by the time the finale rolls around, it is clear it was not interested in telling a story but more being a series of lore dumps and place settings for other Star Wars series, including the upcoming crossover film between various Disney+ series.

8 Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi was a long-awaited series for many fans. The series debuted 17 years after Ewan McGregor last played the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. While the Star Wars prequels were controversial during their release, one thing many fans agreed upon was that McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi was one of the best parts of the entire franchise. While originally planned as a feature film, the story was reworked into a six-episode series for Disney+. The series picks up nearly a decade after audiences last saw Obi-Wan and see how hopeless he feels in a galaxy run by the Empire while he goes off on a quest to save a kidnapped Leia.

Would Have Worked Better as a Movie

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a mixed bag of a series. On the one hand, McGregor is as great as always and really does add new depth to the character while bridging the gap between his performance and what Alec Guinness did in Star Wars. It is interesting to explore how hopeless everyone in the galaxy feels and how powerful the Empire feels, particularly with how brutal Darth Vader is, as this is the darkest point in his story. Yet the series feels a little thin in story and clearly a movie stretched out into a television series. Thankfully, good performances by McGregor, Moses Ingram as the Sith Inquisitor Reva, and Vivien Lyra Blair as a young Leia help make this a fine addition to the franchise.

7 Star Wars: Tales (Jedi/Empire)

The first of two Star Wars anthology series on this list, Star Wars: Tales, is split into two series. The first was Tales of the Jedi in 2022, which tells stories from the perspective of different Jedi characters from the same timeframe as the prequel trilogy, Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. The second season, 2004’s Tales of the Empire, explored two characters’ journeys through the dark side: Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth. Each season is split into six episodes following two paths, showing how the two characters mirror one another but also contrast.

A Deep Dive Into Characters

While Star Wars: Tales is certainly more for the hardcore fans, digging into the lore of side characters in greater detail, the short nature of the episodes makes it an easy watch for casual audiences. The animation is gorgeous and incredibly cinematic, a benefit of only six episodes each season. Certain stories are stronger than others, which can make the seasons feel off-balanced in some cases. It nevertheless offers an entertaining and engaging wider look at characters that gives new depth to the franchise’s mythology.

6 Star Wars: Visions

Unlike the other series on this list, Star Wars: Visions was a non-canon show separate from the main Star Wars continuity. At first, it was a collection of nine anime-inspired short films from seven Japanese animation studios. The studios were given creative freedom to bring their own cultural perspective and style to Star Wars. Season two of the series opened the series up beyond anime to various studios from around the world, including Wolfwalker‘s Cartoon Saloon and Wallace and Gromit‘s Aardman Animations.

Free From the Restrictions of Canon

Visions is a breath of fresh air, having the free rein to do something different. One of the episodes, titled “The Duel,” told the story of a lightsaber-wielding wanderer defending a village from bandits. It harkened back to some of the franchise’s earliest roots, reflecting the Samurai films that have influenced Star Wars since the very beginning. Episodes of Visions can range from comedic to serious. Some could easily fit into the Star Wars canon, while other stories are clearly embracing the fact that they don’t need to stick to any established rules and can truly capture the essence of Star Wars and what it means on pure base feeling. While not every episode will be for everyone, it showcases that not being so adherent to canon can be freeing and shows how great an anthology series can be.

5 The Acolyte

The Acolyte is the latest Star Wars series and certainly one of the most controversial, yet much of the online criticism was made in bad faith. The series is the furthest in the past in the Star Wars timeline, 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace. It takes place during the final years of the High Republic and follows a conspiracy around two twins, Mae and Osha (Amandla Stenberg). While Osha is a former Jedi padawan, Mae is out for revenge against four Jedi who killed her and Mae’s mother. She is also working for a mysterious Sith known as The Stranger. All roads lead to the mystery of what exactly the Jedi did to Mae and Osha’s mother and whether they will be tempted to the Dark Side.

Something New Is What Star Wars Needs

The Acolyte might not have been a perfect series, but it was the most exciting Star Wars had been in quite some time. Despite a few small cameos at the end of the series’ potential first season, it was focused on introducing new characters. It was about exploring a previously unknown part of the timeline that managed to fit compelling themes in with deep-cut references and callbacks to the Star Wars Legends lore that didn’t break the canon but instead enhanced it. The series did, at times, feel rushed, and certain characters could have used more time to flesh out their story; it is also hard to deny how much great stuff it added to the franchise. The action in The Acolyte was incredible, not only the best of any live-action Star Wars series but one that could rival the films as it brought a martial arts flare to the combat. The Acolyte might not have been perfect, but it was exciting and new, something Star Wars needs more of.

4 The Mandalorian

The first Disney+ Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, paved the way for all the series that came after it. It was such a success that it led to the development of many spin-offs, including The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka. Following the lone gunfighter and titular “Mandalorian,” Din Djarin, everything changes when he meets Grogu, a Force-sensitive Jedi Initiate hunted by malevolent forces such as the Imperial remnant. Djarin was reminded of his own childhood as an orphan and shifted his priorities to delivering Grogu to the Jedi. Din Djarin and Grogu’s adventures took them across the galaxy, during which they developed an incredible bond.

The New Faces of Star Wars

The Mandalorian was a launch title series for Disney+ and has become one of the biggest series on the platform. It can be said to be the new face of Star Wars following the end of the sequel trilogy, as merchandise for The Mandalorian and Grogu are now the main driving factor in Disney theme parks. The first season was a great standalone series, while season two did a great job expanding The Mandalorian and weaving it into the greater Star Wars galaxy.

Season three was a bit of a roadblock. Still, the basic setup of the series being a travel series where audiences follow The Mandalorian and Grogu to different planets and get into adventures makes it feel like a classic on-the-road television show that makes it easily accessible to hardcore and casual fans. It is no wonder that Disney and Lucasfilm are making the first Star Wars film back in theaters since The Rise of Skywalker, a spin-off of the series. The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to open in theaters on May 22, 2026.

3 Star Wars: The Clone Wars

While Star Wars: The Clone Wars did not originate on Disney+, it did air its final and arguably best season there, so it more than earns a spot on this list. The series was created by George Lucas as a way to explore stories set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Initially kicked off by a much-hated theatrical film that strung together a series of episodes, over the years, it became one of the most beloved entries in the franchise that gave new depth to the prequels and enriched the experience of those films. After being canceled following Disney’s purchase of Star Wars, it was confirmed the series would return for one final season that aired on Disney+ in 2020.

An Epic Final Season

Star Wars: The Clone Wars not only introduced Ahsoka Tano to the Star Wars franchise but also brought back Darth Maul and gave him an actual characterization. It also developed the Clone Troopers as individual characters and gave a new sense of tragedy to the entire story. The Clone Wars might be one of the most influential Star Wars series as it has impacted series like The Bad Batch, Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka. The final four episodes that make up the Seige of Mandalorian storyline are not just the best episodes of the series, but some of the best Star Wars storytelling in any medium.

2 Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Created by Dave Filoni, Star Wars: The Bad Batch served as both a sequel to and spin-off of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It centered on the elite clone trooper squad, Clone Force 99, otherwise known as the “Bad Batch.” They were first introduced in the final season of The Clone Wars and revealed to have unique genetic mutations. These mutations differentiated the Bad Batch from other clones and gifted them special abilities. Starting at the point in the timeline when Order 66 was issued, the Bad Batch was forced to go on the run and navigate in this new status quo for the galaxy, all while trying to uncover why so many people are after a young female clone named Omega.

Navigating a New Galaxy

Throughout three seasons, The Bad Batch became one of the best Star Wars stories ever. While it certainly is great for answering questions about how The Republic’s transition to the Empire happened, the show wouldn’t have been as great if not for its incredible cast of characters. The main cast of characters, on the surface, seems like bland archetypes, but as the series goes on, a new dimension is added to them, and the audience comes to care for them. The series is not afraid to go into dark places, even willing to kill characters off, and commits to not bringing them back like Star Wars often does. Characters that appear to be villains are given redemption arcs, while some allies are not trustworthy, showcasing how rough the galaxy is becoming in the wake of the Empire. The three series are all incredibly well done and tell a satisfying story. While the door remains open for more stories, it also wrapped up in one of the most emotionally satisfying ways, making it one of the best in the franchise.

1 Andor

Possibly the most un-Star Wars-y Star Wars project of them all, Andor’s willingness to focus on more overt political themes makes it the most interesting and original show of them all. Centering on the character of Cassian Andor and set prior to the events of Rogue One, the series follows the thief from the planet Kenari as he transforms from a cynical, revolution-adverse scavenger to a key player in helping the Rebellion. Directed by Tony Gilroy, there is a tactile nature to Andor that feels more at home in the 1970s made original Star Wars.

Unlike Anything Else in Star Wars

Darker, grittier, and more mature than anything Star Wars had done before, Andor is bursting with complex characters, intricate plots, and intelligent story-telling, which all form a largely standalone 12-part first season that is equally accessible to both long-term fans and casual viewers alike. While other shows tend to get bogged down in fan service and rehashes of what’s come before, Andor proves that Star Wars is at its best when it is focused on theme and character instead of lore. It also shows what makes Star Wars great in that it is a franchise that can support more family-friendly adventures like The Mandalorian and gritty stories like Andor and have it all fit within the same universe. Fans are eagerly awaiting Andor‘s second season, and if the series can stick to the landing, it will go down as one of the best entries in the entire Star Wars franchise.