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Holding

2022·Show
4Episodes in1Season
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes100%70%
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IMDb6.7Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes100%70%
Episodes

Holding fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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Episode ratings

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About

Small town, big secrets.

Local police officer Sergeant PJ Collins is a gentle man who hides from people and fills his days with comfort food and half-hearted police work. He is one of life's outsiders, lovable, but lonely and a bit rubbish at his job. When the body of long-lost local legend Tommy Burke is discovered, PJ is called to solve a serious crime for the first time in his career. Unearthing long buried secrets, PJ finally connects with the village he has tried so hard to avoid.
Small-Town MysteryCharacter-Driven Police DramaMelancholic ToneSlow Burn InvestigationDarkly HumorousHidden Secrets UnveiledPsychological IntrigueHuman Condition ExplorationIrish Countryside Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Kathy Burke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Holding

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Holding legally?

HooplaAcornTVSpectrum On DemandAcorn TV

Holding is included with a subscription to Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Holding worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Holding rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Holding have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Holding?

Critics87
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Holding higher (87) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Holding air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Holding in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Holding?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Holding in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.