Leverage is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Philo, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 434 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Timothy Hutton — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Leverage is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Leverage gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A five-person team comprised of a thief, a grifter, a hacker, and a retrieval specialist, led by former insurance investigator Nathan Ford, use their skills to fight corporate and governmental injustices inflicted on ordinary citizens. The chemistry Timothy Hutton and Gina Bellman bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The series ran for 5 seasons (2008–2012), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps Leverage from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Leverage is a strong candidate. Fans of Steal will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Timothy Hutton is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Leverage wrapped up in 2012, created by John Rogers and Chris Downey — and 5 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.