Monday Morning Maybe

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Doctor Foster

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2015 | 3 seasons | 54 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and 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 anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 54 minutes, about 14 hours in all.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A woman suspects her husband of having an affair. After following several lines of enquiries far more unravels including a streak of violence below the surface.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesBelow par

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Awards: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 314K 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.

  1. Weeknight Watch
    Series 12015 · 5 episodes · 6.9 out of 10
    Weeknight
  2. Monday Morning Maybe
    Series 22017 · 5 episodes · 5.5 out of 10
    Monday
  3. Season 35 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Mike Bartlett

  • Suranne JonesDr Gemma Foster
  • Bertie CarvelSimon Foster
  • Clare-Hope AshiteyCarly
  • Isabelle Estelle CorbusierKiki Farren
  • Thusitha JayasunderaRos Mahendra
  • Martha Howe-DouglasBecky
  • Jodie ComerKate Parks
  • Tom TaylorTom Foster