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The Larkins

2021 – 2022Show2 seasons13 episodes

ComedyDrama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes–64%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes–64%

Summary

Set in the late 1950’s, The Larkins follows the golden-hearted wheeler dealer Pop Larkin and his wife Ma, together with their six children, including the beautiful Mariette, as they bask in their idyllic and beautiful patch of paradise in Kent.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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The Larkins episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 In Which We Meet the Larkin Family, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 In Which the Larkins Woo Charley the Tax Man, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 In Which Pop and Ma Go on Holiday, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 In Which the Larkins Rescue the Railway Station, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 In Which Ma's Sister Bertha Comes to Visit, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 In Which the Larkins are Determined to Convince Mariette to Stay, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 The Larkins at Christmas, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Bad Neighbours, 6.8
  2. S2 E2 The Trap, 7.2
  3. S2 E3 Love and Violence, 7.3
  4. S2 E4 Wheels of Justice, 7.1
  5. S2 E5 Pop in Prison, 7.2
  6. S2 E6 Vengeance, 6.8

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robin Sheppard, Andy De Emmony
Written by
H. E. Bates, Simon Nye, Abigail Wilson

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2021 · November 27, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 2021
Last aired
November 27, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Larkins?"

Questions about The Larkins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Larkins?

HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Larkins streams on Acorn TV, AcornTV, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Larkins worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (54).

Is The Larkins okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Larkins?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

Will The Larkins make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Larkins?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.