Rizzoli & Isles Season 1

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 is available on and right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Angie Harmon is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Boston detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles have each other's backs as they investigate their city’s grittiest and most puzzling homicides, from the Back Bay to back alleys. Some best friends shop together, some meet for Mojitos, some join book clubs. Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. What keeps Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Angie Harmon 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.