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Time

2021 – 2026Show3 seasons9 episodes

CrimeDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic837.2Rotten Tomatoes97%89%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 9 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 8.6

Episodes

8.4
7.8
8.4

Story

Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive?

Feels like

  • Gritty Prison Drama
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Intense Interrogation Scenes
  • British Crime Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Systemic Critique
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Stellar Ensemble Cast
  • Emotionally Heavy

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lewis Arnold, Andrea Harkin
Written by
Jimmy McGovern, Helen Black
Produced by
Simon Maloney, Mark Hedges, Carmel Maloney
Music by
Sarah Warne

Everyone

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Facts

June 6, 2021 · October 18, 2026 · Ended

First aired
June 6, 2021
Last aired
October 18, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 9 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

The Gambling Addict, Self-Harm, Suicide by Pills +9

  • The Gambling Addict
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicide by Pills
  • Pragmatic Villainy
  • The Reveal
  • The Alcoholic
  • Rotating Protagonist
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Karma Houdini
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Flashback
  • British Brevity

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Time?"

Questions about Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Time?

PrimeBritboxThe RokuHooplaBritBox

In the United States, Time streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Prime, The Roku, and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Time worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83).

Which season of Time is best?

Seasons 1 and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.3 (season 1, episode 3) at 8.6, and the lowest is Episode #2.1 (season 2, episode 1) at 7.8.

Will I feel good after watching Time?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Time use?

The Gambling AddictSelf-HarmSuicide by PillsPragmatic VillainyThe RevealThe AlcoholicRotating ProtagonistWould Hurt a ChildKarma HoudiniWhat the Hell, Hero?FlashbackBritish Brevityand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including The Gambling Addict, Self-Harm, and Suicide by Pills.