Right now you can watch Being Erica in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 4 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Erin Karpluk's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Being Erica is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Being Erica land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Erica Strange has tons of regrets in her young life - so many she's started a list. But when she shares her list with her therapist, he undertakes an unusual course of treatment: she is transported back in time and given the chance to make different decisions at pivotal moments in her life, based on her knowledge of the here and now. Erin Karpluk and Michael Riley lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The series ran for 4 seasons (2009–2011), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps Being Erica from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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 Being Erica. The tonal similarities to Quantum Leap are real, though Being Erica carves out its own identity quickly. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Erin Karpluk is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Being Erica wrapped up in 2011, created by Jana Sinyor — and 4 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.