The Last Leg Season 9

Right now you can watch The Last Leg Season 9 on — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 26 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Adam Hills anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Last Leg Season 9 earns its spot. What separates The Last Leg Season 9 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. After winning plaudits and critical acclaim for their show during the Paralympic Games, comedian Adam Hills and regular panellists Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker return to provide a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. There will also be live studio challenges and recorded segments each week, including Alex's quest to participate in the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Adam Hills and Alex Brooker lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The Last Leg Season 9 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, The Last Leg Season 9 is one of the stronger examples of it. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Adam Hills is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.