Chewing Gum
Seen it?2015 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.1 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 wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 6 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The life of Tracey, a religious, Beyoncé-obsessed 22-year-old living in an estate in Tower Hamlets, and the mishaps of her neighbourhood, friends and family. Oh, and obvs her boyfriend!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Awards: Best Female Comedy Performance, British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Breakthrough Talent. Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 137K 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; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 6 episodes · 5.2 out of 10Monday- Season 22017 · 6 episodes · 1.5 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Michaela Coel
- Michaela CoelTracey Gordon
- Danielle WaltersCandice
- Robert LonsdaleConnor Jones
- Shola AdewusiJoy Gordon
- Maggie SteedEsther