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The IT Crowd

2006·Show
24Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic678.6Rotten Tomatoes85%89%
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IMDb8.5Metacritic678.6Rotten Tomatoes85%89%
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The IT Crowd fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
Tech Support SatireBritish Workplace ComedyAbsurdist Social DynamicsIconic Ensemble CastGeek Culture ParodyCringe HumorWitty DialogueLow-Stakes High-LaughsNostalgic Office SettingCharacter-Driven Farce

Crew

Directed by:
Graham Linehan
Written by:
Graham Linehan
Produced by:
Richard Boden, Jamie Glazebrook, Derrin Schlesinger

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The IT Crowd

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Where can I stream The IT Crowd legally?

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The IT Crowd is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The IT Crowd worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The IT Crowd rated?

TV-14Strong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The IT Crowd have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 24 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The IT Crowd?

Critics76
Audiences87

Not quite. Audiences rate The IT Crowd higher (87) than critics (76). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The IT Crowd air?

It ran from 2006 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The IT Crowd in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The IT Crowd?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The IT Crowd in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The IT Crowd use?

Abhorrent AdmirerInsistent TerminologyTechnobabbleOverused Running GagArtistic LicenseManchildSound-Effect BleepSeries Continuity ErrorSkewed PrioritiesNerd NannyI Like My X Like I Like My YFaux Fluencyand 294 more

TV Tropes lists 306 storytelling tropes for The IT Crowd, including Abhorrent Admirer, Insistent Terminology, Technobabble.