The Penguins of Madagascar is currently streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus, and in the US on Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 3 seasons holds up. 448 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Tom McGrath is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Paramount Plus.

There is a reason The Penguins of Madagascar keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Penguins of Madagascar from the crowd. The adventures of four penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico, who perform various commando-like missions to protect their home in the Central Park Zoo. The penguins often have to deal with problems caused, or made worse, by their zoo neighbors, King Julien XIII (a ring-tailed lemur), Maurice (an aye-aye), and Mort (a mouse lemur). Tom McGrath and Jeff Bennett lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 3 seasons (2008–2013) gave the story room most shows never get. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Penguins of Madagascar holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Penguins of Madagascar. If you have already watched All Hail King Julien, The Penguins of Madagascar is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Tom McGrath sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Penguins of Madagascar wrapped up in 2013, created by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath — 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.