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Dancing on the Edge

Seen it?

2013 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a small audience and almost no lasting buzz, 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 loves a strong character drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 5 hours in all.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. Also nominated for 1 Emmy and 2 more Golden Globes. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Stephen Poliakoff

  • Chiwetel EjioforLouis Lester
  • Matthew GoodeStanley Mitchell
  • Wunmi MosakuCarla
  • Paul DixonNazi Colonel
  • Joanna VanderhamPamela