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The Curse

2022 – 2023Show2 seasons12 episodes

ComedyCrime
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic885.8Rotten Tomatoes100%91%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic885.8Rotten Tomatoes100%91%

Summary

In 1980s East London, a gang of hopeless crooks become embroiled in a major gold heist.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

Shows with

The Curse episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Would You?, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 Act Normal, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 The Fear, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 The Monkey and the Cat, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Millionaires, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Somewhere Over the Rainbow, 7.2
  1. S2 E1 Costa Del Crime, 6.6
  2. S2 E2 Unwelcome Guests, 7.1
  3. S2 E3 All Roads Lead to Pablo, 7.2
  4. S2 E4 Kill the Story, 7.1
  5. S2 E5 Lost at Sea, 6.9
  6. S2 E6 Sundown, 6.9

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James de Frond
Written by
Tom Davis, Steve Stamp, James de Frond
Music by
Marli Wren

Everyone

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Facts

February 6, 2022 · May 11, 2023 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 2022
Last aired
May 11, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Armor-Piercing Response, Pet the Dog, Magical Native American +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Curse?"

Questions about The Curse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Curse worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (72).

How long does it take to watch The Curse?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2023.

Will The Curse make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Curse use?

Armor-Piercing ResponsePet the DogMagical Native AmericanUgly Guy, Hot WifeFriendship BribeDistant FinaleRich Kid Turned Social ActivistHolding in LaughterButt-MonkeyCloudcuckoolanderHypocritePerpetual Frownerand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Armor-Piercing Response, Pet the Dog, and Magical Native American.