Someone once said, the best things in life come for free. As streaming services continue to dominate the entertainment industry, it can be increasingly taxing for the everyday consumer on the other side of things to keep up. Fortunately, Disney Plus Hotstar is launching an exciting campaign that offers selected episodes of various drama, comedy, crime, and action, at no cost. From July 2 to August 15, just by signing up (no payment required), you’d be able to access these episodes at the tip of your fingertips.
The Bear
Winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, The Bear throws you straight into the chaos of a Chicago kitchen. It’s loud, messy and intense but beneath the heat is a story about grief, passion and found family. The series has received critical acclaim for its tension, writing, directing, performances, technical quality, and production values. Its character development and accurate portrayal of restaurant kitchens have been singled out by critics and the restaurant industry, as well as its approach to such themes as suicide and trauma.
Shōgun
Shōgun, winner of the Golden Globe for Best TV Drama, blends war, politics and cultural tension in 1600s Japan. When an English sailor washes ashore, he’s pulled into a dangerous clash between rival warlords. Beyond its political intrigue, the FX original masterfully utilises three distinct perspectives of its lead characters, delivering a story that’s fundamentally about life and death. Combined with a remarkable approach to root this period drama in the specificities of Japanese culture, Shogun fires on all cylinders to deliver a television programme of epic proportions.
Paradise
Paradise is part murder mystery, part political thriller. When a former president is found dead in a quiet, high security community, things quickly spiral into a web of secrets, power plays and buried truths. With an exceptional cast, Paradise brings incredible atmosphere as well as a genuinely captivating mystery throughout the season. While the season finale was rather disappointing compared to the rest of the season, Paradise packs enough to deliver an interesting premise as well as a couple of hours of good television.
Modern Family
With 22 Primetime Emmy Awards across 11 seasons, Modern Family is undoubtedly one of the most successful sitcoms of the 2010s. Following the story of Jay Pritchett and his eclectic family as they deal with the challenges of contemporary life in Los Angeles, Modern Family is presented in a mockumentary style, with the characters frequently speaking directly to the camera in confessional interview segments. Like its namesake, the show depicts a modern-day tight-knit extended family; many episodes are comically based on situations that many families encounter in real life.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Marvel Studios’ second entry on Disney Plus blasts off to an excellent start, as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier opens with a wonderful aerial sequence that sets the stage for what to expect in the series. There’s a lot to enjoy here. Whether it’s the hilariously entertaining chemistry between Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), or Wyatt Russell’s standout debut as John Walker/Captain America, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier aims to deliver more of what you enjoyed from the Captain America movies. Despite a lackluster last third as well as an underwhelming antagonist, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier remains an entertaining watch.
And More on Disney Plus Hotstar…
In addition, the streaming service is also offering free, selected episodes of Abbott Elementary, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, High Potential, as well as Criminal Minds. Whether you’re revisiting old classics or discovering something new on Disney Plus Hotstar for the first time, you can binge to your hearts content. And hey, why not, it’s free!
