If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Barnaby Jones is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. With 8 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 29 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Buddy Ebsen's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Barnaby Jones earns its spot. Barnaby Jones treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy". The writing gets a boost from Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether, who sell every scene they're in. 8 seasons (1973–1980) gave the story room most shows never get. The plot mechanics of Barnaby Jones never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Barnaby Jones. Viewers who responded to Annika will find a lot to like here too. 8 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Buddy Ebsen's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Barnaby Jones wrapped up in 1980, created by Edward Hume — and 8 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.