If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Touched by an Angel is available in the US on Netflix and Paramount Plus Premium right now. Every one of its 9 seasons holds up. 183 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Roma Downey — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Touched by an Angel keeps coming up in conversation. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Touched by an Angel through its more ambitious moments. Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives. Roma Downey and Della Reese lead a cast that makes the ambitious moments land. The series ran for 9 seasons (1994–2003), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The rules of Touched by an Angel's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give Touched by an Angel a chance. Highway to Heaven is the obvious comparison, but Touched by an Angel earns its own place alongside it. 9 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Watch for Roma Downey in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

Touched by an Angel wrapped up in 2003, created by John Masius — 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.