The Sullivans is currently streaming on major platforms, and it earns its romantic beats rather than assuming them. Every one of its 23 seasons holds up. 8 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The chemistry Paul Cronin brings to it is the real engine here. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

The Sullivans arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The chemistry between the leads is the engine that drives everything, and The Sullivans makes sure it fires. The Sullivans is an Australian drama television series produced by Crawford Productions which ran on the Nine Network from 1976 until 1983. The series told the story of an average middle-class Melbourne family and the effect World War II had on their lives. It was a consistent ratings success in Australia, and also became popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Gibraltar and New Zealand. The chemistry between Paul Cronin and Steven Tandy is the real engine here. The series ran for 23 seasons (1976–1983), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Romance lives or dies on chemistry, and The Sullivans has it in the cast combination that the writers chose to put at the centre of everything. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Sullivans is ideal for viewers who want romance served with real character development. Fans of The Waltons will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 23 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Paul Cronin's performance makes the emotional stakes feel real, not manufactured. Worth watching alone or with someone who shares your taste.

The Sullivans wrapped up in 1983, created by Jock Blair and Ian Jones — and 23 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.