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The Break

2016 – 2023Show6 seasons30 episodes

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Bold new short form drama on BBC Three, written by up-and-coming talent from across the UK.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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The Break episodes

6 seasons · 30 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Breaking the Code, 7.8
  1. S2 E5 The Package, 8.6
  1. S3 E1 Franny Wong, 2.8

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Zam Salim, Toby Fell-Holden, Clare Anyiam-Osigwe
Written by
Sabrina Mahfouz, Sophie Wu, Nathaniel Price

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 11, 2016 · October 22, 2023 · Ended

First aired
March 11, 2016
Last aired
October 22, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 30 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Break worth watching?"

Questions about The Break

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Break worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 2.8 against 8.6 for the best season.

Which season of The Break is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 2.8. The highest-rated episode is The Package (season 2, episode 5) at 8.6, and the lowest is Franny Wong (season 3, episode 1) at 2.8.

Will I feel good after watching The Break?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Break plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.