Gargoyles
Gargoyles is probably the most under-appreciated Disney property out there; a brilliant 90s animated show that’s achieved serious cult status over the last few decades.
The show had a surprisingly dark tone compared to Disney’s other works at the time, and focuses on a clan of valiant Gargoyles that are betrayed by humans and turned to stone in 994 Scotland.
The clan is woken from their sleep in 1994, when the castle is moved from Scotland and put on top of a skyscraper in New York.
Gargoyles had a fantastic cast of characters, both heroes and villains, and its complex storytelling and arcs received quite a bit of praise. You can certainly compare the show to the other cult classic Batman: The Animated Series, as they both have similar aesthetics and tones.
The show ended in 1997 and, sadly, since then we’ve only seen comic book series. It’s beyond time for Gargoyles to come back, whether that’s a Disney + series or a film.
To make matters even better, Jordan Peele, director of Get Out and Us, has expressed interest in rebooting the franchise.
Darkwing Duck
The Duck Tales reboot has done a fantastic job of updating the series for modern times, and it’s one of the better animated shows airing right now.
The series has even re-introduced another 90s classic, Darkwing Duck, as an interestingly meta franchise that exists withing the Duck Tales universe. It makes it painfully more obvious, however, that we could really use a full-blown Darkwing Duck reboot.
Darking Duck focused on a bumbling caped crusader of the same name, helped by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack and his adoptive daughter.
Darkwing Duck was a brilliant spin on a superhero show, and now that the character has returned it’s time for the show proper.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is consistently regarded as one of the finest Pixar films out there, which is really saying something considering the studio’s track record. We’ve never seen a sequel to the film, but Disney+ provides the perfect opportunity for that.
Instead of a new movie, imagine a Ratatouille show themed as a kind of cooking show. Each episode can see Remi, Alfredo, and others crafting a new dish or meal, all while getting up to hijinks.
The cooking aspect of Ratatouille is its most unique aspect, and really leaning into that could be incredibly fun.
We already know an original Monsters Inc. series is on the way, so if any other Pixar properties are on the table, Ratatouille should be next in line.
Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
Along with Duck Tales, Tailspin, and a host of other shows, Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers hit during the golden age of Disney TV shows.
The fun Indiana Jones-esque adventure focuses on the titular characters who form their own detective agency along with their friends Fidget, Monterey Jack, and Zipper.
For the most part, each episode is self-contained, taking Chip, Dale, and company on crimefighting adventures around the world.
Chip and Dale are, of course, fun characters like always, but the new characters Fidget and Jack are equally, if not more likable.
Rescue Rangers is one of the biggest fan-favorite Disney shows ever, and its opening theme is downright iconic. Surprisingly, we don’t see a whole lot of Chip and Dale these days, despite them being major Disney characters.
Disney+ would be the perfect way to bring this dynamic duo back into action.
Goof Troop
Goofy is one of the most popular Disney characters ever made, so it only makes sense he’d get his own show. Goof Troop is yet another animated show that hit during the 90s golden era, and it’s basically the Goofy equivalent of Duck Tales.
The slice-of-life show focuses on Goofy and his son Max, as well as their neighbors, Pete and his family.
Despite only running for two seasons, Goof Troop was a fun show that had a similar feeling to the Goofy Movies. It’s hard not to like Goofy afterall, as the bumbling hero is just so darn charming.
With the new Duck Tales being so successful, it’d be nice to see Goofy get his own due.
Tron
Tron was a fascinating film when it released in 1982, mixing live-action with huge amounts of special effects. It’s even more interesting to go back to as its special effects are hugely primitive, but there’s something undeniably charming.
Despite the success of the first film, the sequel decades later, Tron Legacy, simply underperformed. We’ve had a host of other Tron properties including games and the TV show Tron Uprising, but it’s been years since we’ve seen the series.
Disney+ provides a great opportunity to bring the franchise back, and at a lower cost than a feature film or network show might have been.
Tron’s distinct aesthetic is still incredibly attractive, whether its live-action or animation, and out of all the classic franchises, Tron is one of the most deserving of a comeback.
Daredevil
Marvel TV shows have certainly been a mixed bag over the years, but most would agree that Daredevil easily sits atop them all. Coming off of a strong season 3, it was hugely disappointing when the Netflix series was canceled, leaving fans wondering about the future of this version of Daredevil.
While we still haven’t heard anything, Disney+ would be the perfect place to revive the show, if Disney can work out some kind of deal with Netflix.
This could also present an opportunity to tie Daredevil, and Kingpin, into the larger MCU, especially with the franchise moving into a brand a new phase.
Obviously, there’s already a host of Marvel shows coming to the platform, but Daredevil simply sports such a different and unique tone. It’d be a true pity if we don’t ever get to see Charlie Thomas Cox’s version of Matt Murdock again.
House of Mouse
It’s honestly kind of surprising that we don’t have a Mickey Mouse-centric show coming to Disney+ at launch, but it’s bound to be something that happens at some point. For our money, Disney’s best bet would be to bring back House of Mouse, a fun show that has Mickey and pals running a dinner theater club in downtown ToonTown.
It’s a fun premise for the show, and each episode revolves around some kind of unique problem that the group encounters during operation of the club.
What made House of Mouse so great is that it pulled characters from across Disney, with nearly every character up until Lilo & Stitch making an appearance.
Considering how Disney’s library has expanded with titles like Frozen, Tangled, Wreck-it-Ralph, and more, it’d be fantastic to see a new House of Mouse that uses all the new franchises.
Disney+ will need lots of exclusive programming to keep interest, and a show that literally uses all of Disney would go a long way toward that.
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