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The Thick of It

2005·Show
21Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.7Metacritic928.4Rotten Tomatoes–95%
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Very funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Romance2
  • Wholesome2

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Cringe Humor8

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.
Political SatireBritish HumorFast-Paced DialogueCringe ComedySocial CommentarySharp WitEccentric CharactersBureaucratic AbsurdityContemporary

Crew

Directed by:
Armando Iannucci, Natalie Bailey, Chris Addison
Written by:
Ian Martin, Will Smith, Sean Gray
Produced by:
Armando Iannucci, Adam Tandy, Natalie Bailey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Thick of It

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Thick of It legally?

PeacockBritboxBritBoxPeacock Premium+

The Thick of It is included with a subscription to Peacock, BritBox, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Thick of It worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.7 and Metacritic 92). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Thick of It rated?

TV-MAStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The Thick of It have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 21 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Thick of It?

Critics92
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see The Thick of It much the same way.

When did The Thick of It air?

It ran from 2005 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is The Thick of It in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Thick of It?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Thick of It in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Thick of It use?

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TV Tropes lists 408 storytelling tropes for The Thick of It, including That Makes Me Feel Angry, The Movie, Dating Catwoman.