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DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6).
Benefits Street
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Good for friends night · background watch · binge-friendly
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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
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How long does it take to watch Benefits Street?
8 h
About 8 hours: 10 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.
Is Benefits Street plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching Benefits Street?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.