Right now you can watch Faerie Tale Theatre on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. With 6 seasons behind it, 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. Shelley Duvall's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Faerie Tale Theatre keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Faerie Tale Theatre land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. The chemistry Shelley Duvall brings to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 6 seasons (1982–1987), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in Faerie Tale Theatre is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Faerie Tale Theatre is a strong candidate. Fans of The Storyteller will recognise the sensibility here immediately. At 6 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Shelley Duvall's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Faerie Tale Theatre wrapped up in 1987 — and 6 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.