Rooftop Prince is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix and Kocowa, and in the US on Netflix and Rakuten Viki, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. MICKY Yoochun sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Rooftop Prince arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Rooftop Prince gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Crown Prince Yi Gak finds that he has been transported from the Chosun Dynasty to modern-day Seoul. He meets Hong Se Na, who bears a striking resemblance to his dead wife, and is determined to solve the 300-year-old mystery of her death. With his own resemblance to the CEO’s grandson at the company where Se Na works, Gak assumes the identity of the young man to stay close to her. Between them, MICKY Yoochun and Han Ji-min carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was aired in 2012. What keeps Rooftop Prince from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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, Rooftop Prince respects your intelligence. Fans of Mr. Queen will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. MICKY Yoochun's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Rooftop Prince wrapped up in 2012 — 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.