Right now you can watch Martial Law on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 109 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Sammo Hung Kam-Bo's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Martial Law is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Martial Law does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Sammo Law spins, kicks, and chops his way through crime as a one-man police force in Los Angeles. He's a tough law enforcer who comes to the U.S. In search of a former friend and protegée — and gets drafted as part of the LAPD. The chemistry Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Gretchen Egolf bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Across 2 seasons (1998–2000), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What keeps Martial Law from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Martial Law is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Kung Fu: The Legend Continues will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Sammo Hung Kam-Bo 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.

Martial Law wrapped up in 2000, created by Carlton Cuse — and 2 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.