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Pete versus Life

2010·Show
11Episodes in2Seasons
71
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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Pete versus Life is a Channel 4 sitcom created by George Jeffrie and Bert Tyler-Moore. It stars Rafe Spall and the first episode was aired on 6 August 2010. It was recommissioned for a second series after averaging 1.6 million viewers and a young demographic during its first run, and series two started airing on 21 October 2011.
British SitcomEveryday Life ComedySocial AwkwardnessSelf-Deprecating HumorRelatable StrugglesCharacter-Driven ComedyContemporary RealismLighthearted & Witty

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Pete versus Life

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Where can I stream Pete versus Life legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pete versus Life worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pete versus Life rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Pete versus Life have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 11 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Pete versus Life air?

It ran from 2010 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Pete versus Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Pete versus Life?

5CADEGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pete versus Life in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pete versus Life use?

All for NothingGood Luck CharmHidden DepthsIs This Thing Still On?Parents as PeopleMistaken for JunkieHumiliation CongaKavorka ManSuspiciously Similar SubstituteSecret-KeeperJerkass Has a PointLiving Statueand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Pete versus Life, including All for Nothing, Good Luck Charm, Hidden Depths.