Happy Tree Friends has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Hoopla. 11 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Liz Stuart is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Happy Tree Friends 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 Happy Tree Friends from the crowd. This action and adventure comedy is drawn in simple appearance and combines cute forest animals with extreme graphic violence. Each episode revolves around the characters enduring accidental events of bloodshed, pain, dismemberment and/or death. Liz Stuart leads a cast with the timing to make it work. 11 seasons (1999–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in Happy Tree Friends is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Happy Tree Friends. Fans of Murder Drones will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 11 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Liz Stuart's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Happy Tree Friends was cancelled in 2016, created by Kenn Navarro, Rhode Montijo and Aubrey Ankrum — and 11 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.