Republic of Doyle has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV. Every one of its 6 seasons holds up. 38 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Allan Hawco is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Republic of Doyle is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Republic of Doyle land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Jake Doyle and his ex-cop father, Malachy, run a Newfoundland detective agency. Their rugged seaside town never lacks for intriguing cases, and the Doyles don't always land on the right side of the law. Allan Hawco and Sean McGinley lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It ran for 6 seasons (2010–2014), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What keeps Republic of Doyle from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Republic of Doyle is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. 8 Simple Rules is the obvious comparison, but Republic of Doyle earns its own place alongside it. 6 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Allan Hawco anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Republic of Doyle wrapped up in 2014, created by and starring Allan Hawco — and 6 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.