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People Like Us

1999·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
82
GreatGoodWatch score

People Like Us fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and satire

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

People Like Us was a British radio and TV comedy programme, a spoof on-location documentary written by John Morton, and starring Chris Langham as Roy Mallard, an inept interviewer. Originally a radio show for BBC Radio 4 in three series from 1995 to 1997, it was made into a television series for BBC Two that aired from September 1999 to June 2000.
British MockumentaryCringe ComedySocial SatireInept ProtagonistDry HumorCharacter StudyObservational ComedyMeta-NarrativeDialogue-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about People Like Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream People Like Us legally?

People Like Us is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is People Like Us worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does People Like Us have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did People Like Us air?

It ran from 1999 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is People Like Us in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch People Like Us?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for People Like Us in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does People Like Us use?

Afraid of BloodButt-MonkeyDodgy ToupeeExhaustion-Induced IdiocyThe FacelessNarrating the ObviousRunning GagOnly Sane ManMilitary AlphabetSpiritual SuccessorWhat Does She See in Him?Funny Background Eventand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for People Like Us, including Afraid of Blood, Butt-Monkey, Dodgy Toupee.