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Benefits Street

2014·Show
10Episodes in2Seasons

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
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About

This documentary series reveals the reality of life on benefits, as the residents of one of Britain's most benefit-dependent streets invite cameras into their tight-knit community
Social DocumentaryReality TelevisionBritish SocietyPoverty & WelfareCommunity DramaClass DivideUnvarnished PortrayalControversial ThemesObservational Docuseries

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Benefits Street worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Benefits Street rated?

Strong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Benefits Street have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 10 episodes.

When did Benefits Street air?

It ran from 2014 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Benefits Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.