Time
Seen it?2021 | 3 seasons | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Oz or Breaking Bad, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA TV Awards: Best Mini-Series, BAFTA TV Awards: Best Actor. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 200K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 1 is the high point.
Series 12021 · 3 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
Series 22023 · 3 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Series 32026 · 3 episodes · 2.5 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Jimmy McGovern
- Siobhan FinneranMarie-Louise O'Dell
- David TennantBobby Bailey
- Daniel RyanFreddie Jennings
- Jo JoynerNicola
- Vinette RobinsonErica
- Louis McCartneyJames
- Ollie McNultyPeter Palmerston