There are many ways to describe AMC’s under-the-radar gem Lodge 49. You could refer to the show as a “mystical modern-day fable,” an allegorical journey to enlightenment, or even as the intersection of fantasy and reality. There’s no wrong way to interpret this visually splendid, emotionally complex dramedy. The one word that immediately pops into my mind when I think about Lodge 49, however, is fun.

Created by Jim Gavin and executive produced by Paul Giamatti, the vibrant series follows Sean “Dud” Dudley (Wyatt Russell), a down on his luck ex-surfer who believes it is his destiny to join Long Beach’s local fraternal lodge. A unique blend of buddy comedy, treasure hunt, and AP Philosophy, the disarmingly optimistic Dud befriends the eclectic members of Lodge 49 as he desperately tries to find his place in the world after the presumed death of his father. Dud forms an unlikely friendship with Ernie Fontaine (Brent Jennings), a man who finds himself on a spiritual journey similar to Dud’s. By fate or coincidence, Dud and Ernie’s destinies seem inexorably linked as the two begin to unearth the esoteric secrets of the lodge.

Lodge 49 has been described as, well, indescribable. Similar in attitude and tone to FX’s criminally under-watched Terriers, the series is a deft mix of intricate mystery and ambling leisure comedy. Stories centering around the crumbling middle class and day-to-day hardships of the gig economy are breezily intertwined with spiritual questions about fate and destiny. Lodge 49 defies narrative expectations by taking the time to find beauty and meaning in the simple moments while simultaneously hinting at the possibility of something magical just beyond our reach.

There’s no shortage of entertaining shows competing for your attention, but believe me when I say that Lodge 49 is unlike anything else on television.

There’s plenty of time to stream all ten Season 1 episodes before the show returns for Season 2. AMC renewed Lodge 49 for a second season back in October, so we don’t expect the series to return until late summer or early fall. There’s plenty of time to catch up on TV’s best-kept secret.