If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Girl Meets World is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. 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. Rowan Blanchard sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Girl Meets World is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Girl Meets World from the crowd. The adventures of relatable and adventurous Riley Matthews, the tween daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, and her bold best friend Maya as they traverse the twists and turns of teenage years at Manhattan's John Quincy Adams Middle School where Riley's dad is their History teacher. Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The series ran for 3 seasons (2014–2017), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps Girl Meets World from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Girl Meets World respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to Lizzie McGuire will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Rowan Blanchard's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Girl Meets World was cancelled in 2017, created by Michael Jacobs — 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.