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Accused

2010 – 2012Show2 seasons10 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A tense, intriguing drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 10 episodes · best: S2E1 "Tracie's Story" 8.5

Episodes

7.6
8.1

Story

10 crimes, 10 lives hanging in the balance.

How certain people end up being accused of a crime.

Feels like

  • Anthology Crime Drama
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Psychological Tension
  • British Realism
  • Unreliable Narration
  • Social Commentary
  • Investigative Mystery
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 88 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Blair, Richard Laxton, Ashley Pearce
Written by
Jimmy McGovern, Daniel Brocklehurst, Alice Nutter

Everyone

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Facts

November 15, 2010 · September 4, 2012 · Ended

First aired
November 15, 2010
Last aired
September 4, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Clear Their Name, The Cloud Cuckoo Lander Was Right, Driven to Suicide +9

  • Clear Their Name
  • The Cloud Cuckoo Lander Was Right
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Hollywood Law
  • Downer Ending
  • Hallucinations
  • Hearing Voices
  • Sympathetic Murderer
  • Frame-Up
  • Vigilante Man
  • Through the Eyes of Madness
  • Rape as Drama

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Accused?"

Questions about Accused

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Accused?

The RokuKanopy

In the United States, Accused is free with ads on The Roku and Kanopy. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Accused worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Accused okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Accused?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2012.

Can I half-watch Accused?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for ambiguity.