Galavant Season 1

Right now you can watch Galavant Season 1 on — 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. Joshua Sasse is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Galavant Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Galavant Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The first season centers on handsome knight Galavant and his quest for revenge over the King who stole his one true love. Joshua Sasse and Timothy Omundson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Galavant Season 1 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.

Galavant Season 1 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. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Joshua Sasse's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.