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2 seasons · 10 episodes · best: S2E2 "Episode #2.2" 7.9

Story

Under pressure, fraying at the edges. In relentless night-time Liverpool, copper Chris is paired with a rookie. Will they save or destroy each other?

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Gritty Police Procedural
Atmospheric Noir
Psychological Character Study
Social Realism
Melancholic & Bleak
High-Stakes Tension
Raw Performances
Urban Decay Aesthetic
Moral Ambiguity
Slow-Burn Drama

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Directors: Jeanette Nordahl, Tim Mielants, Mounia Akl
Written by: Tony Schumacher
Produced by: Rebecca Ferguson
Music by: Matthew Herbert

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Facts

January 24, 2022 · June 2, 2024 · Ended

First aired: January 24, 2022
Last aired: June 2, 2024
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 10 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 35 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Responder?

Britbox

BritBox

In the United States, The Responder streams on Britbox and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Responder worth watching?

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (76).

How long does it take to watch The Responder?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 2 seasons of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2024.

Will I feel good after watching The Responder?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.