Land of the Lost

Right now you can watch Land of the Lost in Australia on Netflix and BINGE, and in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 1,464 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Will Ferrell's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Land of the Lost is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Land of the Lost from the crowd. On his latest expedition, has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his crack-smart research assistant Holly and redneck survivalist Will into a world populated by marauding dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks. With no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts, the trio must rely on their only ally, a primate named Chaka, to try to survive long enough to figure out a way back home. Will Ferrell and Anna Friel lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2009. What keeps Land of the Lost 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Land of the Lost respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Will Ferrell anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.