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Boys from the Blackstuff

1982Show1 season5 episodes

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

Summary

Alan Bleasdale's five-part series relates the further experiences of unemployed Liverpudlian tarmac layers Dixie, Chrissie, Loggo and Yosser, and their revered older friend, retired longshoreman and union leader, George Malone.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

Shows with

Boys from the Blackstuff episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Jobs for the Boys, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 Moonlighter, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Shop Thy Neighbour, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Yosser's Story, 8.9
  5. S1 E5 George's Last Ride, 8.5

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Philip Saville
Written by
Alan Bleasdale
Produced by
Michael Wearing
Music by
Ilona Sekacz

Everyone

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

Facts

October 10, 1982 · November 7, 1982 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 1982
Last aired
November 7, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Accidental Misnaming, Alliterative Name, British Brevity +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Boys from the Blackstuff?"

Questions about Boys from the Blackstuff

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boys from the Blackstuff?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Boys from the Blackstuff worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5).

How long does it take to watch Boys from the Blackstuff?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1982.

Is Boys from the Blackstuff plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Boys from the Blackstuff?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Boys from the Blackstuff use?

Accidental MisnamingAlliterative NameBritish BrevityThe CameoCatchphraseRotating ProtagonistScreen-to-Stage AdaptationScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Early-Installment WeirdnessOh, Crap!Shout-OutHumiliation Congaand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Accidental Misnaming, Alliterative Name, and British Brevity.