Detroiters

Looking for something that actually makes you laugh, available in Australia on Paramount Plus, and in the US on Netflix and Paramount Plus Premium? Detroiters delivers. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 52 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Sam Richardson sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Paramount Plus and see for yourself.

There is a reason Detroiters keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Detroiters land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Best friends and fledgling ad men Sam and Tim may not have the money, connections or talent that the big guys do, but they have ambition out the wazoo. Together, they’re out to build a local advertising empire and restore their home city of Detroit to its former glory in this new show from executive producers Lorne Michaels and Jason Sudeikis. Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It ran for 2 seasons (2017–2018), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in Detroiters is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Detroiters is a strong candidate. The tonal similarities to Sanford and Son are real, though Detroiters carves out its own identity quickly. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Sam Richardson 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.

Detroiters was cancelled in 2018, created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin and Joe Kelly — 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.