Studio One

Right now you can watch Studio One on streaming — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. 10 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 13 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. The cast brings a seriousness the material deserves. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Studio One earns its spot. Studio One takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions. 10 seasons (1948–1958) gave the story room most shows never get. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Studio One. Viewers who responded to Alfred Hitchcock Presents will find a lot to like here too. 10 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. The performances match the material at every turn. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

Studio One wrapped up in 1958, created by Fletcher Markle — and 10 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.