Get Shorty Season 1

Right now you can watch Get Shorty 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 Chris O'Dowd — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Get Shorty Season 1 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Get Shorty Season 1 from the crowd. In season one, Miles convinces washed up producer Rick Moreweather to film a period piece, a script he “procures” while working as muscle for a Nevada crime ring. Along with his criminal associate Louis, Miles attempts to keep his worlds from colliding as he balances the demands of filmmaking while keeping the suspicions of the crime ring’s chief, Amara and her dangerous nephew, Yago at bay. Chris O'Dowd and Ray Romano lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. Get Shorty Season 1 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Get Shorty Season 1 respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Chris O'Dowd sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.