The Kitchen

Right now you can watch The Kitchen in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 5/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Kane Robinson leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

The Kitchen arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Kitchen from the crowd. Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions. Kane Robinson and Jedaiah Bannerman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2023. What keeps The Kitchen from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Kitchen. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Kane Robinson's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.