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The Game

2025 – nowShow2 seasons8 episodes

CrimeDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic705.7
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic705.7

Summary

While haunted by memories of a failed arrest that allowed the Ripton Stalker to remain free, retired detective Inspector Huw Miller becomes suspicious of his enigmatic new neighbour Patrick Harbottle.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want fast pacing

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The Game episodes

2 seasons · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 6.8
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 6.5
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 6.2
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 5.9
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 4.2

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Toby Frow
Written by
Tom Grieves

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Facts

May 12, 2025 · September 9, 2026 · Still running

First aired
May 12, 2025
Latest episode
September 9, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 8 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

The Game (2005), The Game Dark Alli Gator, The Game (2006) +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Game?"

Questions about The Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Game?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, The Game streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Game worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 70).

How long does it take to watch The Game?

8 h

About 8 hours: 8 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2025, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching The Game?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Game use?

The Game (2005)The Game Dark Alli GatorThe Game (2006)The Game 1984"The Game"Invitation to The GameThe Game Nokturnal AuguryThe Game (Rapper)The Game (2014):the game: (2008)Major Grom: The GameThe Gamesand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including The Game (2005), The Game Dark Alli Gator, and The Game (2006).