Ragtime

Ragtime has the kind of reputation that outlasts any streaming deal — a 7/10 audience rating from 187 viewers doesn't fade. Availability varies by region and changes regularly, so check the TV Butler options below to find the fastest way to watch in your country.

A classic from before the prestige-TV era, Ragtime follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City. James Cagney and Brad Dourif lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 1981.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling and well-observed characters will be completely at home. The kind of television that makes everything else feel thin by comparison.