Right now you can watch Ben 10 in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 4-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 1,810 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Tara Strong's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Foxtel Now whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Ben 10 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 Ben 10 from the crowd. When 10-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers a mysterious device, he gains the power to change into ten different alien heroes, each with uniquely awesome powers. With such abilities at his disposal, Ben realizes a greater responsibility to help others and stop evildoers, but that doesn't mean he's above a little superpowered mischief now and then. Between them, Tara Strong and Meagan Moore carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 4 seasons (2005–2008), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Ben 10 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, Ben 10 respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to Ben 10: Omniverse will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Tara Strong is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Ben 10 wrapped up in 2008, created by Duncan Rouleau, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey and Steven T. Seagle — 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.