Casual Season 1

Right now you can watch Casual Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Michaela Watkins — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Casual Season 1 earns its spot. The jokes in Casual Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 1 of Casual includes 10 episodes. It aired from October 2015 to December 2015. This season stars Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey and Tara Lynne Barr. Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. The timing in Casual Season 1 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Casual Season 1 respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Michaela Watkins's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.