Wendell & Wild

Between the constant churn of new releases, Wendell & Wild in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix is the comedy actually worth stopping for. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Lyric Ross sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Wendell & Wild 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 Wendell & Wild from the crowd. Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living. Lyric Ross and Keegan-Michael Key lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2022. What keeps Wendell & Wild from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Wendell & Wild is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Lyric Ross's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Wendell & Wild was released in 2022, directed by Henry Selick. The full 105-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.