Rooster

Rooster has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 95 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Steve Carell is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on HBO Max whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Rooster keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Rooster land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. On a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter. Steve Carell and Charly Clive lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Rooster premiered in 2026. What keeps Rooster from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Rooster is a strong candidate. Fans of Undeclared will recognise the sensibility here immediately. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Steve Carell anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Rooster is currently airing new episodes, created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. 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.