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The Bletchley Circle

2012·Show
7Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.9Metacritic758.2Rotten Tomatoes85%92%
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The Bletchley Circle follows the journey of four ordinary women with extraordinary skills that helped to end World War II. Set in 1952, Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean have returned to their normal lives, modestly setting aside the part they played in producing crucial intelligence, which helped the Allies to victory and shortened the war. When Susan discovers a hidden code behind an unsolved murder she is met by skepticism from the police. She quickly realises she can only begin to crack the murders and bring the culprit to justice with her former friends. The Bletchley Circle paints a vivid portrait of post-war Britain in this fictional tale of unsung heroes.
Historical MysteryPost-War BritainFemale EnsembleCode-BreakingIntellectual CrimeBritish DramaUnsung HeroesSocial CommentaryIntriguing Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Andy De Emmony, Jamie Payne, Sarah Harding
Written by:
Guy Burt
Produced by:
Trevor Hopkins
Composed by:
Nick Green

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bletchley Circle legally?

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The Bletchley Circle is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, 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 The Bletchley Circle worth watching?

81
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bletchley Circle rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does The Bletchley Circle have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 7 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bletchley Circle?

Critics80
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Bletchley Circle much the same way.

When did The Bletchley Circle air?

It ran from 2012 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is The Bletchley Circle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Bletchley Circle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bletchley Circle in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bletchley Circle use?

Fall GuyHousewifeTechnology PornWorthy OpponentBlack MarketBreak the CutieWicked CulturedStepford SmilerFreudian ExcuseLighter and SofterGlory DaysDad the Veteranand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for The Bletchley Circle, including Fall Guy, Housewife, Technology Porn.