Migration

Migration is currently streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus and Stan, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 2,276 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Kumail Nanjiani's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Paramount Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Migration is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Migration land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica. Between them, Kumail Nanjiani and Elizabeth Banks carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2023. The timing in Migration 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Migration respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Kumail Nanjiani's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.