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Small Axe

2020Show1 season5 episodesTV-MA

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.

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Friends night
Binge-friendly
Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Small Axe episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

Crew

Directors: Steve McQueen
Written by: Steve McQueen, Courttia Newland, Alastair Siddons
Produced by: Michael Elliott, Anita Overland
Music by: Mica Levi

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Facts

November 15, 2020 · December 13, 2020 · Ended

First aired: November 15, 2020
Last aired: December 13, 2020
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 15 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Small Axe?"

Questions about Small Axe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Small Axe?

In the United States, Small Axe streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Small Axe worth watching?

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Small Axe plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Small Axe good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.