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Banana

2015Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic725.7Rotten Tomatoes100%81%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic725.7Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

Summary

Through eight stand-alone stories, this series follows different aspects of LGBT life. Each episode focuses on the unique storyline of a diverse character dealing with life, loves and losses.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Banana episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.3
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 7.0

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lewis Arnold, Al Mackay, Luke Snellin
Written by
Russell T Davies, Charlie Covell, Sue Perkins
Produced by
Emily Feller

Everyone

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

Facts

January 22, 2015 · March 12, 2015 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2015
Last aired
March 12, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Armoured Closet Gay, Title Drop, The Twink +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Banana

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Banana?

OUTtv

In the United States, Banana streams on OUTtv. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Banana worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (71).

How long does it take to watch Banana?

3 h

About 3 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Is Banana plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Banana good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Banana use?

Armoured Closet GayTitle DropThe TwinkInsanity DefenseCerebus SyndromeDefrosting Ice QueenOpening NarrationThe GhostShared UniversePassing the Torch"Friends" Rent ControlSpeed Sexand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Armoured Closet Gay, Title Drop, and The Twink.