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The Gold

2023 – 2025Show2 seasons12 episodes

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic767.2Rotten Tomatoes96%87%

A tense, nostalgic crime series about crime and history.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E6 "I'll Be Remembered" 7.7

Episodes

7.5
7.7

Story

On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.

Feels like

  • Gritty British Crime Drama
  • 1980s Period Piece
  • Heist Thriller
  • Working-Class Struggle
  • Moral Decay
  • Atmospheric Noir
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Realistic Violence
  • Nostalgic Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 120 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Patrick Harkins, Lawrence Gough, Aneil Karia
Written by
Neil Forsyth
Produced by
Charlie Leech
Music by
Simon Goff

Everyone

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Facts

February 12, 2023 · June 23, 2025 · Ended

First aired
February 12, 2023
Last aired
June 23, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Inside Job, Establishing Character Moment, Central Theme +9

  • Inside Job
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Central Theme
  • Dodgy Toupee
  • Hollywood Density
  • One Last Job
  • First-Name Basis
  • Wedding Ring Removal
  • Conversation Cut
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Based on a True Story
  • Race Against the Clock

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gold?"

Questions about The Gold

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gold?

PBSPBS Masterpiece

In the United States, The Gold streams on PBS and PBS Masterpiece. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Gold worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 76).

How long does it take to watch The Gold?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2025.