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Call the Midwife

The debut series drew over 9 million UK viewers and BAFTA nominations; a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score reflects the near-consensus on its unsentimental warmth and historical authenticity.

91%Critics11 reviews positive
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8.4/10AudienceIMDb
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Renewal: BBC One renewed through Series 14 (2025). One of the longest-running drama series in BBC history, with a Christmas special accompanying each season. (BBC)

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Reception ledger

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SeasonReleasedBollyMeterCriticsAudienceVerdict
Season 12012 · 6 eps15 January 20128.591%8.4/10MUST-WATCH
Season 22013 · 8 eps13 January 20138.488%8.3/10MUST-WATCH
Season 32014 · 8 eps19 January 20148.085%8.2/10WORTH-IT
Season 42015 · 8 eps18 January 20157.983%8.1/10WORTH-IT
Season 52016 · 8 eps17 January 20167.882%8.0/10WORTH-IT
Season 62017 · 8 eps22 January 2017n/an/a7.9/10WORTH-IT
Season 72018 · 8 eps21 January 2018n/an/a7.8/10WORTH-IT
Season 82019 · 8 eps13 January 2019n/an/a7.8/10WORTH-IT
Season 92020 · 8 eps2 February 2020n/an/a7.9/10WORTH-IT
Season 102021 · 8 eps7 February 2021n/an/a7.8/10WORTH-IT
Season 112022 · 8 eps16 January 2022n/an/a7.8/10WORTH-IT
Season 122023 · 8 eps5 February 2023n/an/a7.7/10WORTH-IT
BollyMeter 8.5The debut series drew over 9 million UK viewers and BAFTA nominations; a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score reflects the near-consensus on its unsentimental warmth and historical authenticity.
Critics 91%Positive across a sample of 11 reviews.
Audience 8.4/10IMDb user rating.
QuotedA lavish, loving, thoroughly involving drama about midwifery in 1950s East London.The Guardian
RenewalBBC One renewed through Series 14 (2025). One of the longest-running drama series in BBC history, with a Christmas special accompanying each season. (BBC)

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Standout episodes

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Episode 12012-01-15

The premiere drops Jenny Lee into Nonnatus House and Poplar's cramped terraces, establishing the show's double register - clinical detail and emotional directness - through a difficult home delivery that captures what the series will be about.

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Seasons

  1. Season 122023 · 8 eps · 5 February 2023WORTH-IT
  2. Season 112022 · 8 eps · 16 January 2022WORTH-IT
  3. Season 102021 · 8 eps · 7 February 2021WORTH-IT
  4. Season 92020 · 8 eps · 2 February 2020WORTH-IT
  5. Season 82019 · 8 eps · 13 January 2019WORTH-IT
  6. Season 72018 · 8 eps · 21 January 2018WORTH-IT
  7. Season 62017 · 8 eps · 22 January 2017WORTH-IT
  8. Season 52016 · 8 eps · 17 January 2016WORTH-IT
  9. Season 42015 · 8 eps · 18 January 2015WORTH-IT
  10. Season 32014 · 8 eps · 19 January 2014WORTH-IT
  11. Season 22013 · 8 eps · 13 January 2013MUST-WATCH
  12. Season 12012 · 6 eps · 15 January 2012MUST-WATCH
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Call the Midwife - Quick Answers

When is Call the Midwife's next season releasing?
BBC One renewed through Series 14 (2025). One of the longest-running drama series in BBC history, with a Christmas special accompanying each season. (Source: BBC.)
Where can I watch Call the Midwife in India?
Call the Midwife streams on Netflix / BritBox.
How many seasons of Call the Midwife are there?
Call the Midwife has 12 seasons so far.
Is Call the Midwife worth watching?
BollyAI rates Call the Midwife a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 8.5/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

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