Irresistible

Right now you can watch Irresistible in the US on Peacock Premium and YouTube TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Steve Carell — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Peacock Premium and see for yourself.

There is a reason Irresistible keeps coming up in conversation. Irresistible gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town. Steve Carell and Rose Byrne lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2020. The timing in Irresistible is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Irresistible is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Steve Carell sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.