Derry Girls is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 3 seasons holds up. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Saoirse-Monica Jackson sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Derry Girls is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Derry Girls land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager. Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Louisa Harland lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The series ran for 3 seasons (2018–2022), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Derry Girls earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Derry Girls is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Skins will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Saoirse-Monica Jackson 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.

Derry Girls wrapped up in 2022, created by Lisa McGee — and 3 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.