The Untouchables has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available. Across 4 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Robert Stack sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

The Untouchables is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Untouchables treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago. The writing gets a boost from Robert Stack and Nicholas Georgiade, who sell every scene they're in. 4 seasons (1959–1963) gave the story room most shows never get. The plot mechanics of The Untouchables never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Untouchables proves them wrong. Viewers who responded to Hill Street Blues will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Robert Stack's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

The Untouchables wrapped up in 1963, created by Quinn Martin — and 4 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.