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Ackley Bridge

2017·Show
46Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.2
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A new academy school in a Yorkshire mill town merges the lives and cultures of the largely divided white and Asian community
Yorkshire Mill TownMulticultural CommunitySocial IssuesComing-of-Age DramedyTeenage RelationshipsFamily DynamicsCultural IntegrationCharacter-DrivenBritish HumorEducational

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Quinn, Jon East, Penny Woolcock
Written by:
Anya Reiss, Suhayla El Bushra, Ayub Khan-Din
Produced by:
Alexander Lamb

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ackley Bridge legally?

The RokuHooplaSpectrum On DemandTubi TV

Ackley Bridge is included with a subscription to Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ackley Bridge worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ackley Bridge rated?

TV-14Strong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Ackley Bridge have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 46 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Ackley Bridge air?

It ran from 2017 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Ackley Bridge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ackley Bridge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ackley Bridge in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ackley Bridge use?

Racist GrandmaObnoxious In-LawsIntra-Scholastic RivalryParental SubstituteBratty Teenage DaughterThose Two GuysOnly Known by Their NicknameSettled for GayBreak the HaughtyPut on a BusGirl PosseGlasgowand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Ackley Bridge, including Racist Grandma, Obnoxious In-Laws, Intra-Scholastic Rivalry.