Right now you can watch Rita in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 101 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Mille Dinesen leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Rita is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Rita land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Independent, outspoken and adored by her students, private school teacher Rita fares less well with adults. Between them, Mille Dinesen and Carsten Bjørnlund carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 5 seasons (2012–2020) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in Rita is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Rita. Fans of In the Dark will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Mille Dinesen is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Rita wrapped up in 2020, created by Christian Torpe — and 5 seasons are 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.