The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix and Stan, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 9,683 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Margot Robbie is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

The Suicide Squad is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Suicide Squad from the crowd. Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Margot Robbie and Idris Elba lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2021. The Suicide Squad earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Suicide Squad is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Margot Robbie is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.