The Invisible Man has built a real following among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Pip Donaghy leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Invisible Man is worth clearing space for. What makes The Invisible Man work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. A deranged scientist discovers a formula by which to make himself invisible, but is driven mad by his inability to reverse the formula and is evoked to use his invisibility to terrorise those around him. The human element stays intact thanks to Pip Donaghy, who anchors every scene. It was aired in 1984. The Invisible Man resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, The Invisible Man fits the bill. The tonal similarities to Resurrection are real, though The Invisible Man carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Pip Donaghy's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

The Invisible Man wrapped up in 1984, created by Barry Letts — 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.