Mako: Island of Secrets has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix and Dove Amazon Channel. 3 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 625 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Allie Bertram — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Mako: Island of Secrets is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Mako: Island of Secrets gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Real-life mermaids, Sirena, Nixie and Lyla are part of a mermaid pod, which lives in the waters of Mako Island. As young members of the pod, it is their job to protect the Moon Pool and guard it from trespassers. But on the night of a full moon, the mischievous mermaid girls neglect their duties. Allie Bertram and Isabel Durant lead a cast that never overplays a joke. 3 seasons (2013–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in Mako: Island of Secrets 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Mako: Island of Secrets respects your intelligence. The tonal similarities to Siren are real, though Mako: Island of Secrets carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Allie Bertram is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Mako: Island of Secrets wrapped up in 2016, created by Jonathan M. Shiff — 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.