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Cucumber

2015Show1 season8 episodes

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic736.7Rotten Tomatoes91%85%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic736.7Rotten Tomatoes91%85%

Summary

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cucumber episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 9.2
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.3
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 8.1

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Evans, Alice Troughton, Euros Lyn
Written by
Russell T Davies

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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
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Lousy Lovers Are Losers, Rape as Backstory, Gayborhood +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Cucumber

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cucumber?

OUTtv

In the United States, Cucumber streams on OUTtv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Cucumber worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 73).

How long does it take to watch Cucumber?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Will Cucumber make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Cucumber good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Cucumber use?

Lousy Lovers Are LosersRape as BackstoryGayborhood"Friends" Rent ControlDropped a Bridge on HerBlack Dude Dies FirstThe GhostShared UniverseA Day in the LimelightA Day in the LimelightSimultaneous ArcsCollateral Angstand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Lousy Lovers Are Losers, Rape as Backstory, and Gayborhood.