
Going Postal
Seen it?2010 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little 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 wants a laugh and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not always as they seem, and soon Lipwig is delivering mail for his very life!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Terry Pratchett
- Richard CoyleMoist Von Lipwig
- Tamsin GreigMiss Cripslock
- Charles DanceLord Vetinari
- Andrew SachsGroat
- Steve PembertonDrumknott
- Timothy WestRidcully
- David SuchetReacher Gilt
- Marnix Van Den BroekeMr. Pump
- Claire FoyAdora Belle Dearheart
- Ian BonarStanley Howler