The Littlest Hobo has built a real following in the US on FlixFling among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. 6 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Put it on tonight on FlixFling and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Littlest Hobo keeps coming up in conversation. The Littlest Hobo treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based upon a 1958 American film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, spanning six seasons and was revived for a popular second run on CTV from October 11, 1979 to March 7, 1985. London and Alan Scarfe bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. Across 6 seasons (1979–1985), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What makes The Littlest Hobo more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you have been sleeping on The Littlest Hobo because of the format, the format is not the issue here. The tonal similarities to S.W.A.T. Are real, though The Littlest Hobo carves out its own identity quickly. 6 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.

The Littlest Hobo wrapped up in 1985, created by Dorrell McGowan — and 6 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.