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The League of Gentlemen

1999 – 2002Show3 seasons18 episodes

Comedy
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes93%97%

An eccentric, deeply unsettling comedy series about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S2E1 "Destination: Royston Vasey" 8.6

Episodes

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8.0
8.4

Story

Welcome to Royston Vasey. You'll Never Leave!

The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.

Feels like

  • Grotesque British Comedy
  • Surreal Character Study
  • Dark Satire of Small-Town Life
  • Uncanny Valley Humor
  • Cult Classic
  • Multi-Role Performance Showcase
  • Absurdist Sketch Ensemble
  • Northern Gothic Atmosphere

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Bendelack
Written by
Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Produced by
Jeremy Dyson, Jemma Rodgers, Sarah Smith

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Facts

January 11, 1999 · October 31, 2002 · Ended

First aired
January 11, 1999
Last aired
October 31, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Noodle Implements, Creepy Twins, Heel–Face Turn +9

  • Noodle Implements
  • Creepy Twins
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • I Take Offense to That Last One
  • Evil Plan
  • Special Guest
  • Serious Business
  • No Dead Body Poops
  • Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
  • Hypocritical Humour
  • A Death in the Limelight
  • Hoist by His Own Petard

12 of 209 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The League of Gentlemen?"

Questions about The League of Gentlemen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The League of Gentlemen?

Britbox

In the United States, The League of Gentlemen streams on Britbox. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The League of Gentlemen worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%).

How long does it take to watch The League of Gentlemen?

9 h

About 9 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2002.

Will The League of Gentlemen make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and dark humor (10 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The League of Gentlemen?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The League of Gentlemen use?

Noodle ImplementsCreepy TwinsHeel–Face TurnI Take Offense to That Last OneEvil PlanSpecial GuestSerious BusinessNo Dead Body PoopsOld, New, Borrowed and BlueHypocritical HumourA Death in the LimelightHoist by His Own Petardand 197 more

TV Tropes lists 209 tropes for it, including Noodle Implements, Creepy Twins, and Heel–Face Turn.