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These 10 Disney+ Originals Are Worth Every Minute Of Your Time

These 10 Disney+ Originals Are Worth Every Minute Of Your Time
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And we are so not talking about Marvel's Secret Invasion here.

1. The Mysterious Benedict Society

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Eureka! Children at the heart of a global crisis, isn't that something? Four gifted orphans – Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance – are recruited by the enigmatic Mr. Benedict after passing a series of peculiar tests. The mission? Infiltrate a school run by Mr. Curtain and unearth his nefarious plot that uses a device, The Whisperer, to control people's minds.

Dangerous hurdles, check. Brave kids with unmatched wits, check. A roller-coaster of intellectual thrill, The Mysterious Benedict Society waltzes with intrigue and deception, while clever kids remind us why it pays to be a little different.

2. Earth to Ned

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Ever heard of an alien sent to invade Earth, but oopsy-daisy, becomes a late-night talk show host instead? Yep, that's our Ned, folks. Ned and his sidekick Cornelius descend, planning to conquer. But, dazzled by Earth's pop culture, the mission takes a 180. Celebrities become guests, not hostages. Interviews roll, laughs ensue. It's hilarious, unpredictable; the epitome of a galactic identity crisis on live TV.

3. The Right Stuff

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Flashback to the Cold War era. The space race is not just a technological face-off, but a battle for global dominance. NASA's Mercury Seven astronauts are America's hope. As they prepare to take the ultimate leap – outer space – personal rivalries sizzle and ambitions clash. The series orbits around their intensive training, relentless media scrutiny, and looming flight dangers. Real astronauts, real stakes. A grounded (pun intended) account of America's first steps into the cosmos.

4. Diary of a Future President

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Imagine peeking into the diary of a 12-year-old Cuban-American girl, Elena, destined to become the U.S. president. Middle school life, family troubles, crushes... it's all there. As Elena navigates growing pains, her diary chronicles her journey. Amidst adolescence, the entries reveal trials, heartaches, and triumphs. Family bonds are tested, friendships evolve, and dreams get bigger. Told through flashbacks and diary excerpts, it's not just a future leader's tale but an ode to life's imperfect, beautiful journey.

5. Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

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Let's get this straight: A boy named Timmy, an imaginary polar bear, and a detective agency. Sounds bizarre, right? Timmy Failure thinks he's the world's greatest detective, and with Total, his polar bear sidekick, they solve... well, almost nothing. Lost homework, missing school mascots, you name it. Portland never witnessed detective work like this! A whirlwind of eccentric adventures, it's the embodiment of childhood wonder wrapped in mystery.

6. Togo

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Nature. Man. Sled dog. Togo is an epic tale of a sled dog relay in 1925, racing against time to save Nome, Alaska from a diphtheria outbreak. Leonhard Seppala and his dog, Togo, traverse treacherous terrains in a race against nature's fury. The chemistry? Pure, unyielding, and heartwarming. A narrative of perseverance, it paints a vivid picture of man and dog against the world.

7. Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Behind the curtains of Disney's Animal Kingdom, there's an orchestra of wildlife wonders. With National Geographic's storytelling and Disney's magic touch, we explore the lives of animals and the humans who care for them. Challenges, joy, births, and bonds, it's nature in full symphony. Zebras, giraffes, and a tapestry of beasts big and small. Isn't it magical how creatures, each unique, harmonize in this dance of life?

8. Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II

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We've sung Let it Go a thousand times, but ever wondered about the magic behind Frozen II? The creators are on a clock, crafting a sequel worthy of the original. As Elsa's new song forms, creative puzzles emerge. Difficult decisions, story revisions, animation intricacies – filmmaking is no ice game. An intimate look into the challenges and joys of animation, it demystifies the enchantment, one snowflake at a time.

9. Rogue Trip

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Dad, son, and the wild yonder. Journalist Bob Woodruff and his son, Mack, embark on a globe-trotting journey, treading paths less explored. From the serene to the chaotic, they discover places overshadowed by conflicts. Interactions with locals paint a mosaic of cultures, revealing stories beyond headlines. The allure? Seeing the world through lenses unfiltered by tourist gloss.

10. Becoming

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Sports stars, entertainers, icons. But before the spotlight? Ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Each episode unearths the journey of a celebrity before fame knocked. School life, rookie days, struggles, and that big break moment. It's not just about becoming a star, but embracing one's path, with its hiccups and highs.