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Upstart Crow

2016·Show
18Episodes in3Seasons
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes73%89%
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BritboxKanopyBritBoxWonder Project

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Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle2
  • Tension1

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay10
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Historical SatireWitty DialogueElizabethan ComedyLiterary HumorSitcomClever WordplayShakespearean ParodyBritish HumorPeriod ComedyFamily Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Boden, Ben Kellett, Matt Lipsey
Written by:
Ben Elton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Upstart Crow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Upstart Crow legally?

BritboxKanopyBritBoxWonder Project

Upstart Crow is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Upstart Crow worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Upstart Crow rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Upstart Crow have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 18 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Is Upstart Crow based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Upstart Crow?

Critics73
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Upstart Crow higher (83) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Upstart Crow air?

It ran from 2016 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Upstart Crow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Upstart Crow?

6AUCAGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Upstart Crow in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Upstart Crow use?

Black Comedy RapeRunning GagDawson CastingShout-OutEskimos Aren't RealSelf-DeprecationMama BearGlad I Thought of ItAnti-ClimaxPeriod Piece, Modern LanguageBad "Bad Acting"Belligerent Sexual Tensionand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Upstart Crow, including Black Comedy Rape, Running Gag, Dawson Casting.