Drumline: A New Beat

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — Drumline: A New Beat earns the label on its own. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Alexandra Shipp — stay for everyone else around them. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Drumline: A New Beat earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Drumline: A New Beat from the crowd. A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band. Alexandra Shipp and Leonard Roberts lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Drumline: A New Beat came out in 2014. Drumline: A New Beat earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Drumline: A New Beat is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Alexandra Shipp anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Drumline: A New Beat was released in 2014, directed by Bille Woodruff. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.