Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, in the US on Amazon Prime Video, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. 3 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 36 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Michael Daingerfield — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The hilarious, wacky investigator and his pal Spike attempt to solve a series of baffling cases involving missing or stolen animals. Between them, Michael Daingerfield and Richard Binsley carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 3 seasons (1995–2000), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? Is the obvious comparison, but Ace Ventura: Pet Detective earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Michael Daingerfield 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.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective wrapped up in 2000, created by Tom Ruegger — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.