New Tricks Season 1

New Tricks Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 64 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Dennis Waterman — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, New Tricks Season 1 is worth clearing space for. New Tricks Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of New Tricks includes 7 episodes. It aired from January 2004 to May 2004. This season stars Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman and James Bolam. Dennis Waterman and Amanda Redman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2004. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and New Tricks 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.

New Tricks Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Dennis Waterman 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.