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Is The Lock Up worth watching?
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WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 8.1).
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WeakGoodWatch scoreSummary
An observational documentary series following Humberside Police's custody suite, which hosts Hull's young offenders.
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- Binge-friendly
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
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- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.
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Facts
February 4, 2011 · March 25, 2013 · Ended
- First aired
- February 4, 2011
- Last aired
- March 25, 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 14 episodes
- Content
- Strong Language, Violence
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Lock Up worth watching?"
Questions about The Lock Up
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch The Lock Up?
7 h
About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2013.
Can I half-watch The Lock Up?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is The Lock Up plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.