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Fat Friends

2000·Show
25Episodes in4Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
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IMDb7.4
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A Drama To Diet For

Fat Friends is an ITV drama created by Kay Mellor, broadcast from 12 October 2000 to 24 March 2005. It follows a group of overweight people, their laughter and pain and addresses the absurdities of dieting in our modern age. It examines people and how they relate to one another and use body weight as an excuse for all sorts of failings in their relationships, or not living their lives to the full. Four cast members—Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith, and Alison Steadman—went on to appear in Gavin & Stacey.
British Comedy DramaBody Image IssuesRelatable CharactersDiet Culture SatireSlice of LifeEnsemble CastPersonal StrugglesHeartwarming MomentsContemporary Social Issues

Crew

Directed by:
Lance Kneeshaw, Audrey Cooke, John Anderson
Written by:
Kay Mellor, Gaynor Faye, Katie Baxendale
Composed by:
Mark Russell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fat Friends

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Where can I stream Fat Friends legally?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Fat Friends is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fat Friends worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fat Friends rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Fat Friends have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 25 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Fat Friends air?

It ran from 2000 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Fat Friends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Fat Friends?

10AUBMCAGBGGGIIENZTCUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fat Friends in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fat Friends use?

Adoption ConflictAdoptive Name ChangeBig Beautiful WomanBig FunChubby ChaserDiet EpisodeFat BastardFat CampFat and ProudYou Are FatReal Life Writes the PlotWeight Woe

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Fat Friends, including Adoption Conflict, Adoptive Name Change, Big Beautiful Woman.