If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, All Hail King Julien is available in Australia on Foxtel Now right now. The 5-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 101 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Danny Jacobs sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, All Hail King Julien is worth clearing space for. The jokes in All Hail King Julien land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. King Julien is back and shaking his booty harder than ever! Discover the wild world of Madagascar as the king takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures in this comedy series. With his loyal sidekicks Maurice and Mort, they meet a whole new cast of colorful animals, including ambitious head of security Clover and the villainous Foosa. Danny Jacobs and Jeff Bennett lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It ran for 5 seasons (2014–2017), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in All Hail King Julien is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, All Hail King Julien is a strong candidate. If you have already watched Timon and Pumbaa, All Hail King Julien is a natural next step. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Danny Jacobs 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.

All Hail King Julien wrapped up in 2017, created by Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell — and 5 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.