Figuring out the best Crackle series and shows to watch in April 2024 is tough, since this free streaming service has a lot of options. That said, there are still a lot of modern dramas and comedies like Plebs, Doc Martin, and Taboo, along with several reality TV shows like Hell’s Kitchen, that are available on demand. Here are our recommendations for the best shows to binge on Crackle this month.
What are the best Crackle series to watch in April 2024?
Many of the best Crackle series in April 2024 are British productions, some of which are difficult to find in the States without paying money. The following eight shows are our top picks for what to watch on the platform.
Doc Martin
Originally released in 2004, Doc Martin is a successful British medical series that combines both comedy and drama. It stars the titular Doctor Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) after he is forced to become a general practitioner after developing a fear of blood during his stint as a vascular surgeon. While he has the skills to be a competent doctor in the village of Portwenn, his social skills are lacking. His abrupt, emotionless manner ruffles the feathers of the citizens who find him stiff and uncaring, but over time he’s able to win them over. Crackle has the first six seasons of the show available for streaming, so if you want to watch the last four seasons, you’ll need to look for it elsewhere.
Farscape
You can find Farscape, a cult classic for sci-fi fans, on a few streaming services including Crackle, but that’s not a bad thing. The show originally aired in 1999 and quickly became a fan favorite with its incredible cast led by an astronaut named John Crichton (Ben Browder) who finds himself on the other side of the Milky Way after falling into a wormhole. There he gets embroiled in a war against the Peacekeepers and meets many people of different alien races who eventually become a part of the crew of the living ship Moya. As a production from The Jim Henson Company, the series also features animatronic puppets and alien prosthetics. You’ll find all four seasons of Farscape on Crackle, along with both parts of the Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars movie so that you can finish the series without being left with a cliffhanger.
Heartland
Not to be confused with the 1979 movie of the same name, this Canadian drama is adapted from the Heartland books series by Lauren Brooke. It’s set on the Fleming family ranch in Alberta where the sisters Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall) and Lou Fleming (Michelle Morgan), as well as estranged father Tim Fleming (Chris Potter), need to deal with the up and downs of maintaining their farm. However, the grandfather Jack Barlett (Shaun Johnston) doesn’t approve of Tim being around, but their strained relationship might improve with time. The first 12 seasons of the show are accessible on Crackle.
Hell’s Kitchen
Sometimes you just want to watch Gordon Ramsay yell at incompetent chefs. That’s one of the selling points behind Hell’s Kitchen, the popular American cooking competition that stars Ramsay as the judge and mentor to two teams of chefs. In each episode, they must conquer difficult challenges and complete dinner service in a busy restaurant setting. Some of the most popular challenges have the chefs attempt to recreate a dish after tasting it once or identify mystery ingredients in a blind taste test. Crackle has the first 19 seasons of the show, which is nearly all of them, available on demand.
Murder City
If you’re looking for a shorter series, then the 2004 British crime drama Murder City might fit the bill. The show only lasted for two seasons and has 10 episodes in total (Crackle doesn’t have Episode 5 for some reason), but it has an interesting narrative twist to the familiar police procedural. The plot focuses on DS Luke Stone (Kris Marshall), DI Susan Alembic (Amanda Donohue), and other detectives as they attempt to solve various cases with varying approaches. Some favor theories while others favor procedures by the book, but at the end of the day, both perspectives are necessary in closing the case.
Peep Show
For a lighter series, you can try the critically-acclaimed British sitcom Peep Show. It’s an everyday comedy that stars two oddball friends, the loan manager Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell) and unemployed musician Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), trying to navigate life together in a South London flat. With its interesting camera shots and scenes where you can hear the thoughts of the main characters, Peep Show has become a fan favorite. You can watch all 9 seasons of the show on Crackle.
Plebs
Making its debut in 2013, Plebs is an anachronistic British sitcom that takes place in ancient Rome. It focuses on plebs, short for “plebians,” or the regular citizens of the city, as they deal with everyday life. The plot centers around Marcus Phillipus (Tom Rosenthal) and Stylax Rufus Euristices (Joel Fry), along with their slave Grumio (Ryan Sampson), in their work at a grain company. Instead of being historically accurate, much of the comedy comes from the show being close to a skit show and using modern-day phrases and contemporary music. All five seasons of Plebs can be found on Crackle, though the 2022 finale special Plebs: Soldiers of Rome is available on different platforms.
Taboo
The 2017 historical drama Taboo is also a quick watch, but while it’s short, it’s not so sweet. This eight-episode series set in 1814 England features a gritty performance by Tom Hardy as the menacing James Delaney, a man presumed dead in Africa but who suddenly appears at his father’s funeral. The show takes a slow-burn approach, taking its time to reveal the corrupt machinations of the East India Company. All eight episodes are available on demand on Crackle. That said, a second season of the show is in the works, though its release date is still unknown.
