If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Marvel's Avengers is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. Every one of its 5 seasons holds up. With 684 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. James C. Mathis III sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Marvel's Avengers is worth clearing space for. Marvel's Avengers uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. The further adventures of the Marvel Universe's mightiest general membership superhero team. With an all-star roster consisting of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, Falcon and, occasionally--when she feels like it and only when she feels like it--Black Widow, the Avengers are a team in the truest sense. The Avengers save the world from the biggest threats imaginable--threats no single super hero could withstand. The human element stays intact thanks to James C. Mathis III and Daisy Lightfoot, who anchor every scene. It ran for 5 seasons (2013–2019), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Marvel's Avengers fits the bill. The tonal similarities to Batman: The Brave and the Bold are real, though Marvel's Avengers carves out its own identity quickly. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. James C. Mathis III anchors it with a performance that makes the more abstract moments feel personal. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.

Marvel's Avengers wrapped up in 2019, created by Steven T. Seagle, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey and Duncan Rouleau — 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.