If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, América is available on streaming right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 31 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Deborah Secco sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

América is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate América from the crowd. Sol and Tião are born to different social backgrounds—she to a poor suburban family in Rio, and him to an even poorer family who raised cattle in West São Paulo State. They eventually meet, due to unlikely circumstances, but part again, as she has set as her ultimate priority to reach the United States or bust. While she comes to the U.S. Deborah Secco and Murilo Benício lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was aired in 2005. The timing in América is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, América respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to Days of Our Lives will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Deborah Secco's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

América wrapped up in 2005, created by Glória Perez — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.