G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. Every one of its 4 seasons holds up. 84 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Ted Harrison's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. An elite team of soldiers thwart the evil Cobra organization's desire for world domination at every turn, cleverly stopping them from controlling the weather, creating unstoppable weapons, and genetically engineering super-warriors. Ted Harrison and Christopher Collins bring more to it than the format typically demands. The series ran for 4 seasons (1983–1992), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The visual gags in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero reward close attention without ever depending on it. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. M.A.S.K. Is the obvious comparison, but G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero earns its own place alongside it. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero wrapped up in 1992, created by Ron Friedman — and 4 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.