The Roses

The Roses is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Olivia Colman's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Roses arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Roses gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2025. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Roses holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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, The Roses respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Olivia Colman's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.