Racket Boys has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 31 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Tang Joon-sang is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Racket Boys is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Racket Boys gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A city kid is brought to the countryside by his father's new coaching gig: reviving a ragtag middle school badminton team on the brink of extinction. Between them, Tang Joon-sang and Son Sang-yeon carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was aired in 2021. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Racket Boys holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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, Racket Boys respects your intelligence. Fans of Welcome to Waikiki will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Tang Joon-sang anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Racket Boys wrapped up in 2021, created by Jo Young-kwang and Jung Bo-hoon — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.