Jexi

Right now you can watch Jexi in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 1,297 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Adam Devine leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Jexi is worth clearing space for. Jexi gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Phil's new phone comes with an unexpected feature, Jexi...an A.I. Determined to keep him all to herself in a comedy about what can happen when you love your phone more than all else. Adam Devine and Alexandra Shipp lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. What keeps Jexi 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, Jexi is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Adam Devine is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.