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Green Wing

2004·Show
18Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes86%95%
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Green Wing fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and cringe comedy

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Follow new surgical registrar Dr Caroline Todd through her first day at work and beyond, starting out as she means to go on - dishevelled and under-deodorised! Along the way she meets an assortment of bizarre and demented characters. Be prepared for one of the most surreal journeys you're ever likely to take as you dive into the anarchic world of Green Wing Hospital!
Surreal Workplace ComedyBritish Ensemble ComedyDark HumorCringe HumorHighly StylizedCharacter-Driven AbsurdityUnique EditingQuirky RelationshipsHospital SettingUnconventional

Crew

Directed by:
Tristram Shapeero, Dominic Brigstocke, Victoria Pile
Written by:
Gary Howe, Victoria Pile, Robert Harley
Produced by:
Victoria Pile

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Green Wing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Green Wing worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Green Wing rated?

Strong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Green Wing have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 18 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Green Wing?

Critics86
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see Green Wing much the same way.

When did Green Wing air?

It ran from 2004 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is Green Wing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Green Wing?

5CAGBIEMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Green Wing in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Green Wing use?

Beach EpisodeRhetorical Question BlunderThe Exit Is That WayRaging StiffieRomantic False LeadSuicide by SeaThe DitzCannot Spit It OutPaper-Thin DisguiseSick Captive ScamAnguished Declaration of LoveKissing Under the Influenceand 223 more

TV Tropes lists 235 storytelling tropes for Green Wing, including Beach Episode, Rhetorical Question Blunder, The Exit Is That Way.