How I Met Your Mother Season 2

How I Met Your Mother Season 2 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Josh Radnor leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, How I Met Your Mother Season 2 earns its spot. How I Met Your Mother Season 2 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. The woman of his dreams is out there — the question is, who is she? — Told in a series of flash backs, How I Met Your Mother is the hilariously unpredictable story of how twenty-something Ted meets his soul mate and says goodbye to the singles world of pick-up lines, one night stands, and relationship "deal-breakers." With friends Marshall and Lily's wedding fast approaching, the outrageously inappropriate Barney remains a consummate bachelor, while Ted's romance with Robin heats up, but is she really the one for him? Things have a funny way of working out in this delightfully fresh and fast-paced comedy. Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2006. The timing in How I Met Your Mother Season 2 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, How I Met Your Mother Season 2 respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Josh Radnor 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.