Right now you can watch The Consultant in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Christoph Waltz leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

The Consultant arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Consultant from the crowd. After an unspeakable tragedy at CompWare, a games studio based in downtown Los Angeles, a mysterious consultant, Regus Patoff, blows into town and takes charge. The chemistry Christoph Waltz and Nat Wolff bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It first aired in 2023. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Consultant holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Consultant is a strong candidate. Fans of Miracle Workers will recognise the sensibility here immediately. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Christoph Waltz is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Consultant was cancelled in 2023, created by Tony Basgallop — and 1 season is 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.