Hercules has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. With 330 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Tate Donovan is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

There is a reason Hercules keeps coming up in conversation. Hercules does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be and help or hinder him in his new adventures. Between them, Tate Donovan and French Stewart carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Hercules premiered in 1998–1999. Hercules earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Hercules. Viewers who responded to Class of the Titans will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Tate Donovan anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Hercules wrapped up in 1999 — 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.