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Peep Show

2003 – 2015Show9 seasons54 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes96%93%

A quirky, nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, adrenaline or warmth.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 54 episodes · best: S4E6 "Wedding" 9.3

Episodes

7.9
8.2
8.2
8.7
8.1
8.2
8.3
7.7
8.2

Story

Welcome to the private world of Jeremy and Mark - two very ordinary weirdos.

Two dysfunctional flatmates reveal all their inner thoughts - whether dark, stupid or embarrassing. Or, occasionally, all three...

Feels like

  • Peak Cringe Comedy
  • British Social Satire
  • Toxic Male Friendship
  • Sharp Dialogue-Driven
  • Existential Dread Humor
  • Character Study of Narcissism
  • Class Consciousness
  • Awkward Situations
  • Darkly Funny
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 132 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tristram Shapeero, Jeremy Wooding
Written by
Sam Bain, Jesse Armstrong
Produced by
Sam Bain, Jesse Armstrong, Robert Popper

Everyone

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Facts

September 19, 2003 · December 16, 2015 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 2003
Last aired
December 16, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 54 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Change the Uncomfortable Subject, Gilligan Cut, Leaning on the Fourth Wall +9

  • Change the Uncomfortable Subject
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Gone Horribly Right
  • Too Spicy for Yog-Sothoth
  • Eccentric Artist
  • Companion Cube
  • Class Reunion
  • Intentionally Awkward Title
  • Simple-Minded Wisdom
  • Call-Back
  • Genre Savvy

12 of 299 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Peep Show?"

Questions about Peep Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Peep Show worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%).

Which season of Peep Show is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Wedding (season 4, episode 6) at 9.3, and the lowest is Warring Factions (season 1, episode 1) at 7.5.

How long does it take to watch Peep Show?

23 h

About 23 hours: 54 episodes in 9 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2015.

Will Peep Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Peep Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Peep Show use?

Change the Uncomfortable SubjectGilligan CutLeaning on the Fourth WallGone Horribly RightToo Spicy for Yog-SothothEccentric ArtistCompanion CubeClass ReunionIntentionally Awkward TitleSimple-Minded WisdomCall-BackGenre Savvyand 287 more

TV Tropes lists 299 tropes for it, including Change the Uncomfortable Subject, Gilligan Cut, and Leaning on the Fourth Wall.