The End of the F***ing World is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 3,609 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Alex Lawther is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The End of the F***ing World arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The End of the F***ing World does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father. Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Across 2 seasons (2017–2019), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The timing in The End of the F***ing World is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The End of the F***ing World respects your intelligence. If you have already watched Search Party, The End of the F***ing World is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Alex Lawther is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The End of the F***ing World wrapped up in 2019, created by Jonathan Entwistle — and 2 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.