Benidorm

Right now you can watch Benidorm in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 10 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 54 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Janine Duvitski is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Benidorm is worth clearing space for. Benidorm gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Set in the Solana all-inclusive Resort, Benidorm follows the antics of regulars and first-time holiday makers on their journeys abroad. Janine Duvitski and Jake Canuso lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 10 seasons (2007–2018) gave the story room most shows never get. Benidorm earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Benidorm is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. The tonal similarities to American Housewife are real, though Benidorm carves out its own identity quickly. 10 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Janine Duvitski is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Benidorm wrapped up in 2018, created by Derren Litten — and 10 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.