The Smurfs is currently streaming in Australia on FilmBox+, and in the UK on Sky Go and FilmBox+, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 9 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 579 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Don Messick — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on FilmBox+ and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Smurfs keeps coming up in conversation. The Smurfs gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... The chemistry Don Messick and Lucille Bliss bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 9 seasons (1981–1989), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What keeps The Smurfs from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Smurfs is a strong candidate. If you have already watched The Amazing World of Gumball, The Smurfs is a natural next step. 9 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Don Messick 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 Smurfs wrapped up in 1989, created by Peyo — and 9 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.