Right now you can watch Mission: Impossible in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Paramount Plus Premium — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. 7 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 312 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Peter Graves anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Mission: Impossible is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives Mission: Impossible its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. The writing gets a boost from Peter Graves and Greg Morris, who sell every scene they're in. Across 7 seasons (1966–1973), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The plot mechanics of Mission: Impossible never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Mission: Impossible will keep you hooked. Fans of MacGyver will recognise the sensibility here immediately. The 7-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Watch Peter Graves work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Mission: Impossible wrapped up in 1973, created by Bruce Geller — and 7 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.