G.I. Joe: Renegades has built a real following in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 15 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, G.I. Joe: Renegades is worth clearing space for. G.I. Joe: Renegades treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. The adventures of the elite G.I. Joe unit, whose members: Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat and Ripcord were charged with crimes they did not commit. In order to clear themselves of the charges, they must expose the real culprits, who belong to the powerful corporation COBRA Industries. The voice work from Jason Marsden and Matthew Yang King adds real texture, not just recognisable names. It was aired in 2010–2011. G.I. Joe: Renegades uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you have been sleeping on G.I. Joe: Renegades because of the format, the format is not the issue here. Viewers who responded to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero will find a lot to like here too. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Jason Marsden brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

G.I. Joe: Renegades wrapped up in 2011 — and 1 season is 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.