The Name of the Game has built a real following among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. 3 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 13 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. The ensemble never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Name of the Game earns its spot. What makes The Name of the Game work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series. 3 seasons (1968–1971) gave the story room most shows never get. The Name of the Game resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find The Name of the Game genuinely rewarding. Fans of The Rifleman will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Nobody has to carry the concept alone — the whole cast is doing the work. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.

The Name of the Game wrapped up in 1971 — 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.