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Derek

Seen it?

2013 | 2 seasons | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With 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 Parks and Recreation or Grace and Frankie, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 5 hours in all.
What might put you off
Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Emmys and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 108K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 2 is the high point.

  1. Saturday Special
    Series 12013 · 6 episodes · 7.9 out of 10
    Saturday
  2. Saturday Special
    Series 22014 · 6 episodes · 8.2 out of 10
    Saturday

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Cast & crew

Created by Ricky Gervais

  • Ricky GervaisDerek
  • Kerry GodlimanHannah
  • David EarlKev
  • Barry MartinJoe
  • Tim BarlowJack
  • Arthur NightingaleArthur
  • Ninette FinchAnnie
  • Margaret TownerEdna
  • Sheila CollingsSheila
  • Blanche WilliamsPrecious