Summary
In 1965, seven students meet and, despite being an assorted mix of people, become friends while they share a flat together in London. As time passes, their lives intertwine with each other as they feel the impact of political developments and the outbreak of war and disease.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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Not for scares, laughs or comfort.
White Heat episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 The Past Is a Foreign Country, 7.4
- S1 E2 Eve of Destruction, 7.8
- S1 E3 The Dark Side of the Moon, 8.1
- S1 E4 The Personal is Political, 8.1
- S1 E5 The Eye of the Needle, 8.4
- S1 E6 The Sea of Trees, 8.5
Cast
24 of 24 · most episodes first
MyAnna BuringLilly
Sam ClaflinJack
Michael KitchenJack (present day)
Lindsay DuncanLilly (present day)
Claire FoyCharlotte
David GyasiVictor
Hugh QuarshieVictor (present day)
Jessica GunningOrla
Sorcha CusackOrla (present day)
Reece RitchieJay
Ramon TikaramJay (present day)
Lee InglebyAlan
Paul CopleyAlan (present day)
Akshay KumarAasif
Rebecca CalderAlicia
Tamsin GreigBeth
Juliet StevensonCharlotte
Julian BarrattDerek Bowden
Jeremy NorthamEdward
Richard LinternMiles
Dominic ColemanEstate Agent
Jonathan ReadwinGareth
Andrew SimpsonConnor
Abhin GaleyaSaghoor
Crew
- Directors
- John Alexander
- Written by
- Paula Milne
- Produced by
- Elinor Day
- Music by
- Adrian Johnston
Everyone
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Facts
March 8, 2012 · April 12, 2012 · Ended
- First aired
- March 8, 2012
- Last aired
- April 12, 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Content
- Sexual Content, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Original language
- English
- Available in
- 5 countries
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream White Heat?"
Questions about White Heat
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is White Heat worth watching?
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (51).
Is White Heat okay for kids?
Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
How long does it take to watch White Heat?
6 h
About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 57 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2012.
Is White Heat plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is White Heat good for date night?
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.


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