Right now you can watch Assassination Classroom in Australia on Netflix and Stan, and in the US on Netflix and Crunchyroll — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 1,236 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jun Fukuyama sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Assassination Classroom earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Assassination Classroom from the crowd. The students of Class 3-E have a mission: kill their teacher before graduation. He has already destroyed the moon, and has promised to destroy the Earth if he can not be killed within a year. But how can this class of misfits kill a tentacled monster, capable of reaching Mach 20 speed, who may be the best teacher any of them have ever had? Jun Fukuyama and Mai Fuchigami lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 2 seasons (2015–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Assassination Classroom holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Assassination Classroom respects your intelligence. Talentless Nana is the obvious comparison, but Assassination Classroom earns its own place alongside it. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jun Fukuyama is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Assassination Classroom wrapped up in 2016 — and 2 seasons are 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.