Better Things is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Pamela Adlon's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Better Things 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 Better Things from the crowd. Sam Fox is a single, working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters – Max, Frankie and Duke – in Los Angeles. She is mom, dad, referee and the cops. Between them, Pamela Adlon and Celia Imrie carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Across 5 seasons (2016–2022), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. Better Things earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Better Things is a strong candidate. If you have already watched Olive Kitteridge, Better Things is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Pamela Adlon is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Better Things wrapped up in 2022, created by Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. — and 5 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.