Informer

2018·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic737.6Rotten Tomatoes80%81%

Where to watch

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Informer fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Raza, a young second-generation British-Pakistani man from London is coerced by Gabe, a counterterrorism officer, into informing.
Counterterrorism ThrillerPsychological DramaGritty RealismSocial CommentaryIntense SuspenseCoercion & EspionageMoral AmbiguityBritish Urban DramaCharacter-DrivenContemporary Issues

Crew

Directed by:
Jonny Campbell
Written by:
Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Informer

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Where can I stream Informer legally?

BritboxBritBoxMZ ChoiceMhz ChoiceAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Informer is included with a subscription to BritBox and Mhz Choice in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Informer worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Informer rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Informer have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Informer?

Critics77
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Informer much the same way.

When did Informer air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Informer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Informer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Informer in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Informer use?

Hollywood AutismJaywalking Will Ruin Your LifeIf You're So Evil, Eat This Kitten!Coercing the InformantBecoming the MaskKick the Morality PetEmbarrassing TattooNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Hero of Another StoryWham ShotEntertainingly WrongFelony Misdemeanorand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Informer, including Hollywood Autism, Jaywalking Will Ruin Your Life, If You're So Evil, Eat This Kitten!.

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