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Sherwood

2022 – nowShow2 seasons12 episodesTV-MA

CrimeMystery
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic87–Rotten Tomatoes96%63%

A tense, intriguing crime series about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.8

Episodes

7.7
7.4

Story

Old grudges, new rivalries. A tangled web of murder and revenge spirals in a fractured Nottinghamshire mining community. Powerful drama with Lesley Manville and David Morrissey.

Feels like

  • Nordic Noir Influence
  • Working-Class Tragedy
  • Small-Town Mystery
  • Generational Feud
  • Gritty Realism
  • Ensemble Cast Drama
  • Community Fracture
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Social Commentary on Poverty

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Clio Bernard, Ben A. Williams, Lewis Arnold
Written by
James Graham
Produced by
Rebecca Hodgson, Kate Ogborn

Everyone

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Facts

June 13, 2022 · September 9, 2024 · Still running

First aired
June 13, 2022
Latest episode
September 9, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

The '80s, Anachronism Stew, Becoming the Mask +9

  • The '80s
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Becoming the Mask
  • Child by Rape
  • Dead Star Walking
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Legacy Seeker
  • Long-Lost Relative
  • The Mole
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • Patched Together from the Headlines

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Sherwood?"

Questions about Sherwood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sherwood?

BritboxHooplaBritBox

In the United States, Sherwood streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Sherwood worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will I feel good after watching Sherwood?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.