Brass Eye

Brass Eye, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Chris Morris sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Brass Eye arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Brass Eye gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles. Chris Morris and Mark Heap lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was aired in 1997. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Brass Eye holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Brass Eye is a strong candidate. Fans of Monty Python's Flying Circus will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Chris Morris anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Brass Eye wrapped up in 1997, created by and starring Chris Morris — and 1 season is 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.