Screen Two

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Screen Two is available on streaming right now. Every one of its 15 seasons holds up. 7 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The ensemble does the kind of work that holds up under scrutiny. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Screen Two arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Screen Two takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Series of single made-for-television dramas. The series ran for 15 seasons (1985–1998), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The performances in Screen Two do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Screen Two delivers. Viewers who responded to Tales of the Unexpected will find a lot to like here too. 15 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. The performances stay controlled even in the biggest moments. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Screen Two wrapped up in 1998 — and 15 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.