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Year of the Rabbit

2019·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.4Metacritic696.4Rotten Tomatoes94%83%
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Where to watch

BritboxThe RokuBritBoxMZ ChoiceMhz Choice

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Year of the Rabbit fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and situational comedy

  • Dark Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

He's a rabbit with a gun.

Set in the dark heart of Victorian London, Detective Inspector Rabbit is a hardened booze-hound who's seen it all. Rabbit's been chasing bad guys for as long as he can remember, but these days his heart keeps stopping at inopportune moments.
Victorian Crime ComedyDarkly HumorousEccentric CharactersDialogue-DrivenPeriod DetectiveQuirky British HumorGritty Yet AbsurdEnsemble CastMystery & Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Ben Taylor
Written by:
Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
Produced by:
Hannah Mackay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Year of the Rabbit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Year of the Rabbit legally?

BritboxThe RokuBritBoxMZ ChoiceMhz ChoiceDarkroomShout! FactoryTubi TV

Year of the Rabbit is included with a subscription to BritBox and Mhz Choice in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Year of the Rabbit worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Year of the Rabbit rated?

TV-14Strong languageViolence

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

How many seasons does Year of the Rabbit have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Year of the Rabbit?

Critics82
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Year of the Rabbit higher (82) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Year of the Rabbit air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Year of the Rabbit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Year of the Rabbit?

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

What tropes does Year of the Rabbit use?

Country MattersComically Small BribeOld-Fashioned CopperAnachronism StewChekhov's GunSteampunkCamp GayBittersweet EndingTook a Level in JerkassHistorical Domain CharacterThe RivalPolice Brutalityand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Year of the Rabbit, including Country Matters, Comically Small Bribe, Old-Fashioned Copper.