Brothers

Brothers is currently streaming on major platforms, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 11 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Robert Walden is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Brothers earns its spot. The jokes in Brothers land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia. Robert Walden and Paul Regina lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It ran for 5 seasons (1984–1989), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Brothers holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Brothers is a strong candidate. The tonal similarities to Uncoupled are real, though Brothers carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Robert Walden's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Brothers wrapped up in 1989 — 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.