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The Syndicate

2012 – 2021Show4 seasons23 episodes

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A moving, intriguing drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

4 seasons · 23 episodes · best: S3E5 "Episode #3.5" 8.6

Episodes

8.0
7.4
8.3
5.1

Story

A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people.

Feels like

  • British Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Lottery Winners
  • Human Condition
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Consequences of Wealth
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Character-Driven
  • Moral Dilemmas

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Kay Mellor

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 27, 2012 · May 4, 2021 · Ended

First aired
March 27, 2012
Last aired
May 4, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 23 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Syndicate?"

Questions about The Syndicate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Syndicate?

BritboxHooplaBritBox

In the United States, The Syndicate streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Syndicate worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.1 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of The Syndicate is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 4 is the weakest at 5.1. The highest-rated episode is Episode #3.5 (season 3, episode 5) at 8.6, and the lowest is Episode #4.5 (season 4, episode 5) at 4.5.

How long does it take to watch The Syndicate?

23 h

About 23 hours: 23 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2021.

Is The Syndicate plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Syndicate good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.