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Derek

2013 – 2014Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic638.3Rotten Tomatoes60%89%

A wholesome, moving comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 9.1

Episodes

8.0
8.1

Story

Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Comedy-Drama
  • Workplace Dynamics
  • Socially Observant
  • Compassionate & Humorous
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Character-Driven
  • Authentic Dialogue
  • British Comedy
  • Aging & Care

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ricky Gervais
Written by
Ricky Gervais

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 30, 2013 · May 28, 2014 · Ended

First aired
January 30, 2013
Last aired
May 28, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Jerk with a Heart of Gold, It Amused Me, Nice Guy +9

  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • It Amused Me
  • Nice Guy
  • Insane Troll Logic
  • Kick the Dog
  • The Cynic
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Hidden Depths
  • British Brevity
  • Mama Bear
  • Wham Episode
  • Peaceful in Death

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Derek?"

Questions about Derek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Derek?

Netflix

In the United States, Derek streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Derek worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (62).

How long does it take to watch Derek?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Will Derek make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Derek plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Derek use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldIt Amused MeNice GuyInsane Troll LogicKick the DogThe CynicDeadpan SnarkerHidden DepthsBritish BrevityMama BearWham EpisodePeaceful in Deathand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, It Amused Me, and Nice Guy.