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In the Red

1998Show1 season3 episodes

ComedyCrime
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

In the Red is a three-part BBC Two black comedy crime miniseries adapted by Malcolm Bradbury from Mark Tavener's novel of the same name, which had been inspired by the writer's early experiences working for the BBC and the Liberal Party.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares.

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In the Red episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.0

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Marcus Mortimer
Written by
Mark Tavener
Produced by
Sarah Smith
Music by
Jonathan Whitehead

Everyone

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

Facts

May 26, 1998 · June 9, 1998 · Ended

First aired
May 26, 1998
Last aired
June 9, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Serial Killings, Specific Target, Humiliation Conga, Meaningful Name +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is In the Red worth watching?"

Questions about In the Red

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is In the Red worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.8).

How long does it take to watch In the Red?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 57 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.

Will In the Red make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).