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The Smoke

2014Show1 season8 episodes

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

An experienced fire fighter is badly injured and spends almost a year recovering at home. Now he returns to work, but is he as emotionally and physically sound as he thinks he is?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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The Smoke episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 8.0

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Barker
Written by
Lucy Kirkwood
Produced by
Chris Fry
Music by
Edmund Butt

Everyone

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

Facts

February 20, 2014 · April 10, 2014 · Ended

First aired
February 20, 2014
Last aired
April 10, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Bromance, Mood Whiplash, The Reveal +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Smoke?"

Questions about The Smoke

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Smoke worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

How long does it take to watch The Smoke?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Is The Smoke plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Smoke use?

BromanceMood WhiplashThe RevealBittersweet EndingAnachronic OrderDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleWham EpisodeBottle EpisodeShower SceneWham ShotThe SociopathBritish Brevityand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Bromance, Mood Whiplash, and The Reveal.