Ella McCay

Ella McCay has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Emma Mackey sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Ella McCay arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Ella McCay land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. An idealistic young politician juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor. Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2025. What keeps Ella McCay from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Ella McCay is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Emma Mackey's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.