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Roughnecks

1994 – 1995Show2 seasons13 episodes

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Roughnecks is a BBC comedy-drama series that ran over two series between 1994 and 1995 on BBC One. The show centred on the working and personal lives of those who worked on the fictional oil rig "The Osprey Explorer" in the North Sea.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for scares or warmth.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sandy Johnson, Aisling Walsh
Written by
Alan Whiting, Bryan Elsley, Steve Coombes
Music by
Mike Post

Everyone

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

Facts

June 16, 1994 · December 21, 1995 · Ended

First aired
June 16, 1994
Last aired
December 21, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Married to the Job, Everybody Is Single, Job Title +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Roughnecks worth watching?"

Questions about Roughnecks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Roughnecks worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch Roughnecks?

11 h

About 11 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1995.

Will Roughnecks make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Roughnecks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Roughnecks use?

Married to the JobEverybody Is SingleJob TitlePhotography and IllustrationTerritorial SmurfetteThose Two GuysHufflepuff HouseVisit by Divorced DadReassigned to AntarcticaFeminine Women Can CookNice GuyMy Sister Is Off-Limitsand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Married to the Job, Everybody Is Single, and Job Title.