Fresh Meat
Seen it?2011 | 4 seasons | 40 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Inbetweeners or Peep Show, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 40 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Six students — Vod Nordstrom, Oregon Shawcross, Josie Jones, Kingsley Owen, JP Pembersley, and Howard McGregor — are freshmen (save for second year Howard) at Manchester Medlock University. Having applied late to accommodation, they live in a shared, off-campus house in Whalley Range rather than the halls of residence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 4 is the high point.
Series 12011 · 8 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday- Series 22012 · 8 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Series 32013 · 8 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Series 42016 · 6 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain
- Zawe AshtonViolet 'Vod' Nordstrom
- Charlotte RitchieMelissa 'Oregon' Shawcross
- Kimberley NixonJosephine 'Josie' Jones
- Joe ThomasKingsley Owen
- Jack WhitehallJonathan 'JP' Pembersley
- Greg McHughHoward McGregor