New Tricks

New Tricks has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Hulu and Peacock Premium. Every one of its 12 seasons holds up. With 64 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Dennis Waterman sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on BINGE whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason New Tricks keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate New Tricks from the crowd. New Tricks is a British comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad of the Metropolitan Police Service. Originally led by Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman, it is made up of retired police officers who have been recruited to reinvestigate unsolved crimes. The chemistry Dennis Waterman and Tamzin Outhwaite bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 12 seasons (2004–2015), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in New Tricks is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, New Tricks respects your intelligence. Midsomer Murders is the obvious comparison, but New Tricks earns its own place alongside it. At 12 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Dennis Waterman's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

New Tricks wrapped up in 2015, created by Nigel McCrery — and 12 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.