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The Lakes

1997 – 1999Show2 seasons14 episodes

DramaMystery
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

The Lakes is a mystery drama created and written by Jimmy McGovern for BBC1. The first series – comprised of four episodes – broadcast from 14 September to 5 October 1997.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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The Lakes episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.1
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 8.2
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 8.0
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 8.0
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 8.2
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 8.2
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 8.2
  7. S2 E7 Episode #2.7, 7.9
  8. S2 E8 Episode #2.8, 8.0
  9. S2 E9 Episode #2.9, 8.1
  10. S2 E10 Episode #2.10, 7.8

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sallie Aprahamian, David Blair, David Moore
Written by
Jimmy McGovern, Joe Ainsworth, William Gaminara
Produced by
Charles Pattinson, Matthew Bird
Music by
Nina Humphreys, Simon Boswell

Everyone

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

Facts

September 14, 1997 · March 14, 1999 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 1997
Last aired
March 14, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Black Bra and Panties, Good Girls Avoid Abortion, Be as Unhelpful as Possible +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lakes?"

Questions about The Lakes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lakes?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Lakes worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch The Lakes?

14 h

About 14 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1999.

Will I feel good after watching The Lakes?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Lakes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Lakes use?

Black Bra and PantiesGood Girls Avoid AbortionBe as Unhelpful as PossibleUnderdogs Never LoseOop NorthAdults Are UselessClose-Knit CommunityScenery PornHappily MarriedInterrogation MontageJerk with a Heart of GoldHot for Preacherand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Black Bra and Panties, Good Girls Avoid Abortion, and Be as Unhelpful as Possible.