If you want animation that is not just for kids, Flipper is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. Every one of its 3 seasons holds up. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 56 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Luke Halpin's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Flipper earns its spot. Flipper has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run. The voice work from Luke Halpin and Brian Kelly adds real texture, not just recognisable names. The series ran for 3 seasons (1964–1967), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The visual gags in Flipper reward close attention without ever depending on it. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Flipper treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. The tonal similarities to Starsky & Hutch are real, though Flipper carves out its own identity quickly. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Luke Halpin's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.

Flipper wrapped up in 1967, created by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden — 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.