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Little Boy Blue

2017Show1 season4 episodes

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Based on a true story, this four-part drama tells the story of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool, in 2007. It explores Melanie’s and Steve’s ordeal, and tells of how Rhys’ murderer and associates were eventually brought to justice.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Little Boy Blue episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.0

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Whittington
Written by
Jeff Pope
Produced by
Kwadjo Dajan

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Facts

April 24, 2017 · May 15, 2017 · Ended

First aired
April 24, 2017
Last aired
May 15, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Boy Blue?"

Questions about Little Boy Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Boy Blue?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Little Boy Blue streams on Britbox and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Little Boy Blue worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

How long does it take to watch Little Boy Blue?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching Little Boy Blue?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Little Boy Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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