The Millionaire

The Millionaire is currently streaming on major platforms, and it rewards the patience it asks of you. 6 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Marvin Miller anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Millionaire is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The writing in The Millionaire treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. An anthology series that explored the ways sudden and unexpected wealth changed life for better or for worse. It told the stories of people who were given one million dollars from a benefactor who insisted they never know him, with one exception. Marvin Miller and Paul Frees lead a cast that treats the material with real seriousness. Across 6 seasons (1955–1960), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The Millionaire. Viewers who responded to Olive Kitteridge will find a lot to like here too. At 6 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Marvin Miller is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

The Millionaire wrapped up in 1960 — 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.