Common Law is currently streaming on major platforms, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. With 37 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Michael Ealy leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Common Law keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Common Law from the crowd. Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy. Between them, Michael Ealy and Warren Kole carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It first aired in 2012. The timing in Common Law is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Common Law is a strong candidate. Fans of Psych will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Michael Ealy anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Common Law was cancelled in 2012, created by Marianne Wibberley and Cormac Wibberley — 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.