Netflix Viewers ‘Instantly Hooked’ on ‘Riveting’ Military Drama They Say Is Almost Impossible to Stop Watching

A highly trained Navy SEAL unit is sent across the world at a moment’s notice, taking on dangerous missions while dealing with the physical and emotional consequences that follow them home. That combination of high-stakes action and personal drama has helped SEAL Team build a devoted following — and now five seasons are available to stream on Netflix.

Viewers discovering the series are describing it as “addictive” and “riveting,” with some admitting they have spent hours watching episode after episode.

The military drama originally premiered in 2017 and ran for seven seasons before concluding in 2024. Although plans for a spin-off movie were ultimately shelved, newcomers now have the opportunity to return to the beginning of Bravo Team’s story.

What is SEAL Team about?

At the centre of the series is Bravo Team, a sub-unit of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group and one of the Navy SEALs’ most elite units.

The team must prepare for and execute dangerous missions around the world, often with very little warning. However, SEAL Team does not focus solely on combat.

Alongside the operations themselves, the drama explores the demands placed on the service members and the impact their work has on their families and relationships. That balance between military action and life away from the battlefield has become one of the elements viewers praise most frequently.

David Boreanaz leads the cast. The actor was already widely known for playing Seeley Booth in Bones, as well as Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel.

Fans praise the show’s realism and attention to detail

Even after its final episode aired, SEAL Team continues to attract praise from viewers who consider it one of television’s strongest military dramas.

The series currently has an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, though some fans believe it deserves an even higher rating.

One viewer admitted that after starting the show, they found themselves watching it “for hours at a time,” praising its combination of action, suspense and drama.

Another simply described the series as “addictive,” adding that they could not stop watching.

For some viewers, the emotional storylines are just as effective as the action. One fan said they had been binge-watching the series “like crazy” and frequently found themselves tearing up.

Another said they were “instantly hooked,” highlighting the action, human stories and sharp dialogue before revealing that they finished the entire first season within a couple of days.

‘Best military show I’ve ever watched’

The series has also received particular praise for the detail put into its portrayal of Bravo Team.

One viewer called it the “best military show” they had ever watched, crediting the production’s attention to detail for making the drama especially compelling.

Fans have also become invested in following the characters beyond their missions, with the series spending considerable time exploring their personal lives and the pressures created by their work.

That combination helps explain why newcomers continue to race through the episodes years after the series originally debuted.

Where can you watch SEAL Team?

SEAL Team consists of seven seasons in total, with the first five now available on Netflix.

The series can also be watched on U, while viewers looking for the final two seasons can find them through NOW or Paramount+.

With five seasons now reaching another audience through Netflix, the completed drama is finding new viewers who are discovering why longtime fans have spent years praising its mix of intense missions, emotional storytelling and character-driven military drama.

SEAL Team is streaming on Netflix, U, NOW and Paramount+.