Aladdin Season 1

Right now you can watch Aladdin Season 1 on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Scott Weinger — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Aladdin Season 1 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Aladdin Season 1 from the crowd. While the movie ended with Aladdin becoming a "Prince," the TV series takes place during his engagement to Jasmine. He still lives on the streets or in the palace, acting as Agrabah's primary defender against a "rogue's gallery" of supernatural and human villains. Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1994. What keeps Aladdin Season 1 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.

Aladdin Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Scott Weinger's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.