Heartbeat

Heartbeat is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium, and in the UK on BritBox Amazon Channel and ITVX Premium, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 18 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 33 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Derek Fowlds sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Heartbeat earns its spot. Heartbeat does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines. Derek Fowlds and William Simons lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Across 18 seasons (1992–2010), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What keeps Heartbeat from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Heartbeat is a strong candidate. All Creatures Great & Small is the obvious comparison, but Heartbeat earns its own place alongside it. 18 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Derek Fowlds sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Heartbeat wrapped up in 2010, created by Keith Richardson and Gerry Mill — and 18 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.