As Disney Plus has grown, it has become increasingly difficult to find things to watch. That's why the streaming service is introducing a top 10 list displayed on the home screen in hopes of improving discoverability.
It's not the most novel addition; In fact, it looks exactly like similar lists you'd find on competing services like Netflix and Apple TV Plus. But it's become a necessary feature as Disney Plus' offerings have expanded significantly over the years, with original shows and movies as well as the integration of Hulu.
According to Disney, the ranking takes into account “multiple factors, including total views at the episode and movie level within a day and the growing popularity of new titles released during that period.” The company adds that “views are a component,” but are “not the sole determining factor” of what is presented.
The list also takes ratings into account, so you shouldn't see R-rated movies in your list if the parental control settings are set correctly. Good news for any parents trying to keep their children away from it Deadpool and Wolverine next month.
If nothing else, the change suggests a maturation of Disney Plus, which started with a relatively sparse library that has steadily grown to the point where new Disney Plus episodes have been found Agatha all the time or Bob's Burgers can actually be difficult. And with some big series on the horizon, it comes at a good time.