Big Train

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Big Train is available on streaming right now. Every one of its 2 seasons holds up. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Simon Pegg leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Big Train keeps coming up in conversation. Big Train gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Twisted and original sketch show from the minds of Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, starring Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon and Mark Heap. The chemistry Simon Pegg and Kevin Eldon bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 2 seasons (1998–2002), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What keeps Big Train 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Big Train respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to Key & Peele will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Simon Pegg sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Big Train wrapped up in 2002, created by Arthur Mathews and Graham Linehan — and 2 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.