A US drama series hailed as ‘one of the best’ is now available to stream for free in the UK.

Halt and Catch Fire first aired back in 2014 on AMC in the US and ran for a total of four seasons, each containing 10 episodes. The drama concluded in 2017.

Every season of Halt and Catch Fire has now been added to ITVX, meaning TV fans in the UK can watch all 40 episodes for free with ads.

Set in the 80s and early 90s, the US drama follows a group of characters during the technological revolution as they adjust to life with the internet and PCs.

The synopsis reads: “It’s the early 1980s, and the spirit of innovation in personal computing is about to catch fire. Hot on the trail is a renegade trio – a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy – who risk everything to realise their vision of building a computer that can change the future.”

It continues: “Not long after IBM corners the market with its flagship PC, a flaw is discovered in its operation, opening the door for competition.

“In steps Joe MacMillan, a former IBM executive who now works for Cardiff Electric. MacMillan plans to reverse-engineer IBM’s technology, putting Cardiff in the thick of the personal computer race.

“He enlists the help of engineer Gordon Clark, who dreams of creating a revolutionary computer, and Cameron Howe, a volatile prodigy who puts her future on the line to join MacMillan’s rogue project.”

Halt and Catch Fire, a creation of Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers, boasts a star-studded cast including Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis and Kerry Bishé, reports Surrey Live.

The four-part series has been lauded by fans, with many calling it “underrated” and comparing it to the hit show Mad Men.

“I love all the characters. I love this show. I can’t believe how underrated and under the radar it is. What a special show. It should have gotten way more credit. If you [like] shows like The Americans, BCS, Mad Men etc, this show is for you. It deserves your attention,” one viewer penned in a review.

Another enthused: “It’s a 10 out of 10 and wanting more!” while a third commented: “This is an incredibly intelligent drama on AMC, which in my opinion is better than Mad Men, and equal to some of the best dramas on this or any other network (including HBO).”

Halt and Catch Fire is streaming now on ITVX.