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It's a Sin

2021Show1 season5 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic918.1Rotten Tomatoes97%92%

A deeply moving, nostalgic comedy series about history and growing up, with standout performances and score.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E5 "Episode #1.5" 9.2

Episodes

8.8

Story

When the world turned its back, they had each other.

A chronicle of five friends during a decade in which everything changed, including the rise of AIDS.

Feels like

  • Emotional Devastation
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Queer History
  • Friendship Chronicle
  • AIDS Crisis Drama
  • Soundtrack-Driven Narrative
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Social Commentary
  • Visceral Grief

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Hoar
Written by
Russell T Davies
Music by
Murray Gold

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 22, 2021 · February 19, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2021
Last aired
February 19, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

Killed Offscreen, Fag Hag, Mistaken Nationality +9

  • Killed Offscreen
  • Fag Hag
  • Mistaken Nationality
  • Imagine Spot
  • Ascended Fridge Horror
  • Coolest Club Ever
  • Where Everybody Knows Your Flame
  • Aspect Ratio Switch
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Deadly Euphemism
  • Armoured Closet Gay

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream It's a Sin?"

Questions about It's a Sin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It's a Sin?

HBO Max

In the United States, It's a Sin streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is It's a Sin worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 91).

How long does it take to watch It's a Sin?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 48 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will It's a Sin make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Is It's a Sin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does It's a Sin use?

Killed OffscreenFag HagMistaken NationalityImagine SpotAscended Fridge HorrorCoolest Club EverWhere Everybody Knows Your FlameAspect Ratio Switch"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAnnoying Younger SiblingDeadly EuphemismArmoured Closet Gayand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Killed Offscreen, Fag Hag, and Mistaken Nationality.