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The Control Room

2022·Show
3Episodes in1Season
58
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Intrigue10
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout sound design and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

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About

One call can change everything.

The story of Gabe, an ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow. His world is turned upside down when he receives a desperate life-and-death call from a woman who appears to know him. With Gabe under pressure to work out who she is, he makes a decision that threatens to have devastating consequences.
Tense ThrillerPsychological DramaEmergency ServicesMoral DilemmasScottish SettingCharacter-Driven MysteryClaustrophobicHigh StakesGripping Narrative

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Where can I stream The Control Room legally?

The Control Room is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Control Room worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Control Room rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Control Room have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Control Room?

Critics62
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate The Control Room higher (62) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Control Room air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is The Control Room in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Control Room?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Control Room in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.