Episode 12006-01-09
Sam Tyler's arrival in 1973 is handled with complete tonal assurance - the show establishes its mystery premise, its comedy, and its emotional register simultaneously without straining any of them.
100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes for Series 1; won 2 International Emmy Awards for Best Drama Series. Stephen King has named it one of his favourite shows of all time. The series averaged 6.8 million viewers and spawned a global franchise.
Renewal: Concluded April 2007 after 2 series. Creators deliberately limited the run to protect the premise; followed by spinoff Ashes to Ashes (2008-2010). (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12006 · 8 eps | 9 January 2006 | 9.0 | 100% | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 22007 · 8 eps | 13 February 2007 | 8.7 | n/a | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
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Sam Tyler's arrival in 1973 is handled with complete tonal assurance - the show establishes its mystery premise, its comedy, and its emotional register simultaneously without straining any of them.
The Series 1 finale reaches the first major decision point in Sam's existential dilemma - the episode holds an IMDb episode rating of 8.6 and left audiences demanding an immediate second series.
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