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Fish

2000·Show
6Episodes in1Season
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Fish fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Fish is a BBC drama series of 2000, starring Paul McGann as an idealistic lawyer who specialised in industrial tribunals. In court, he often came up against a female lawyer, played by Jemma Redgrave. Fish's wife had mysteriously disappeared, leaving him to look after his young son, and he began an affair with Redgrave. The other regular character was Trevor, an amateur philosopher who owned a mobile burger bar. Written by actor/writer Stephen Tredre, after his death the series final scripting was finished by Matthew Bardsley, resulting in only one series being made.
British Legal DramaPersonal MysteryCharacter-DrivenIntriguing PlotRelationship DramaIdealism vs. RealityPhilosophical UndertonesAdult ThemesDialogue-Heavy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fish legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fish worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fish rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does Fish have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Fish air?

It ran from 2000 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Fish in?

English

It was made in English.