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In the Flesh

2013·Show
9Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Society, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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?
Zombie RehabilitationSocial AllegoryPost-Apocalyptic DramaPsychological ExplorationMelancholy & HopefulThought-Provoking Sci-FiBritish DramaCharacter-DrivenIdentity Crisis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream In the Flesh legally?

In the Flesh is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, and Midnight Pulp. 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 In the Flesh worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the Flesh rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does In the Flesh have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 9 episodes of about 53 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the Flesh?

Critics88
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see In the Flesh much the same way.

When did In the Flesh air?

It ran from 2013 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is In the Flesh in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch In the Flesh?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In the Flesh in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for In the Flesh, including Kick the Dog, Stages of Monster Grief, No Communities Were Harmed.