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In the Flesh

2013 – 2014Show2 seasons9 episodesTV-14

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic798.1Rotten Tomatoes97%96%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama series about society and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 9 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode 3" 8.4

Episodes

8.1
8.0

Story

Life is hard. Death isn't any easier.

Thousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain. A cure has been found - but can the treated zombies be rehabilitated back into living society?

Feels like

  • Zombie Rehabilitation
  • Social Allegory
  • Post-Apocalyptic Drama
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Melancholy & Hopeful
  • Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi
  • British Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Identity Crisis

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jonny Campbell, Jim O'Hanlon, Alice Troughton
Written by
Dominic Mitchell, Fintan Ryan, John Jackson
Produced by
John Rushton, Ann Harrison-Baxter
Music by
Edmund Butt

Everyone

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Facts

March 17, 2013 · June 8, 2014 · Ended

First aired
March 17, 2013
Last aired
June 8, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Kick the Dog, Stages of Monster Grief, No Communities Were Harmed +9

  • Kick the Dog
  • Stages of Monster Grief
  • No Communities Were Harmed
  • Hope Spot
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • There Are No Police
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Applied Phlebotinum
  • Badass Pacifist
  • Irish Priest
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Badass Preacher

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Flesh?"

Questions about In the Flesh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Flesh?

PrimeHuluPeacockPhiloAMC+ShudderSpectrum On DemandAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, In the Flesh streams on Prime, Hulu, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is In the Flesh worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 79).

Is In the Flesh okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch In the Flesh?

8 h

About 8 hours: 9 episodes in 2 seasons of about 53 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Is In the Flesh plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does In the Flesh use?

Kick the DogStages of Monster GriefNo Communities Were HarmedHope SpotStalker with a CrushThere Are No PoliceHeroic BSoDApplied PhlebotinumBadass PacifistIrish PriestVomit Indiscretion ShotBadass Preacherand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Kick the Dog, Stages of Monster Grief, and No Communities Were Harmed.