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Not Going Out

2006·Show
104Episodes in15Seasons·TV-14
78
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Not Going Out fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wholesome5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.
Larry David-style Cringe ComedyAwkward Social InteractionsBritish Workplace SitcomLow-Stakes HumorCharacter-Driven FarceRelatable AwkwardnessEpisodic StructureCult Following AppealDeadpan DeliverySituational Irony

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Not Going Out

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Where can I stream Not Going Out legally?

Not Going Out is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Not Going Out worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Not Going Out rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Not Going Out have?

15 seasons

It has 15 seasons with 104 episodes of about 30 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Not Going Out air?

It started in 2006 and is still in production.

What language is Not Going Out in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Not Going Out?

5AUCAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Not Going Out in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Not Going Out use?

The ButcherShipper on DeckThe Diaper ChangeFace DoodlingA.I. Is a CrapshootArtificial IntelligenceThe Problem with Pen Island"Friends" Rent ControlDisability as an Excuse for JerkasseryChuck Cunningham SyndromeMay I Borrow a Cup of Sugar?Waxing Lyricaland 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Not Going Out, including The Butcher, Shipper on Deck, The Diaper Change.