Southcliffe

2013·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Southcliffe fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

Following a raft of shootings in an English market town, the crimes are retold in a nonlinear narrative structure through the eyes of a journalist and the tragedies' victims.
Bleak Crime DramaNon-linear StorytellingPsychological Character StudyCommunity TraumaSocial RealismBritish TV DramaIntense & SomberGrief & AftermathEmotional Impact

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Southcliffe

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Where can I stream Southcliffe legally?

Southcliffe is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. 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 Southcliffe worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Southcliffe rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Southcliffe have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Southcliffe?

Critics86
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Southcliffe higher (86) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Southcliffe air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Southcliffe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Southcliffe?

5CAFRUSAUGB

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Southcliffe in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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