Right now you can watch Fancy Nancy in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and Hulu — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. The 3-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Mia Sinclair Jenness brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Fancy Nancy is worth clearing space for. Fancy Nancy treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Meet Nancy Clancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary – from her vast vocabulary to her creative and elaborate attire. Mia Sinclair Jenness and Alyson Hannigan bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. The series ran for 3 seasons (2018–2022), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but Fancy Nancy works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. Viewers who responded to Clifford the Big Red Dog will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

Fancy Nancy is currently airing new episodes, created by Anne Smith — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. 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.