Fraggle Rock

Fraggle Rock is currently streaming in Australia on Apple TV, and in the US on Apple TV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 5 seasons holds up. 192 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Gerard Parkes is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Apple TV.

Fraggle Rock is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Fraggle Rock does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves. The chemistry Gerard Parkes and Jerry Nelson bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 5 seasons (1983–1987), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in Fraggle Rock is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Fraggle Rock is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Rugrats will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Gerard Parkes's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Fraggle Rock wrapped up in 1987, created by Jim Henson — and 5 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.