The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and BINGE, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video. 3 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 510 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Simon Bird — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

The Inbetweeners arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Inbetweeners gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Suburban teenage friends Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, students at Rudge Park Comprehensive, attempt to navigate the social scene, attract members of the gentler sex, and saunter amongst the cool crowd. However, despite their best efforts, the four hapless lads usually end up on the side of the nerds. Simon Bird and James Buckley lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 3 seasons (2008–2010) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in The Inbetweeners is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Inbetweeners. The tonal similarities to Peep Show are real, though The Inbetweeners carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Simon Bird is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Inbetweeners wrapped up in 2010, created by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris — and 3 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.