Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is available on streaming right now. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 6 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The cast brings a seriousness the material deserves. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse keeps coming up in conversation. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse earns every emotional beat it goes for. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu Productions. The show ran on CBS television between 1958 and 1960. Two of its 48 episodes served as pilots for the 1950s television series The Twilight Zone and The Untouchables. The series ran for 2 seasons (1958–1960), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What elevates Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse delivers. Viewers who responded to Tales of the Unexpected will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The performances match the material at every turn. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse wrapped up in 1960, created by Desi Arnaz — and 2 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.