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Viewers ‘Hooked’ On ‘Powerful’ Drama With 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score
A critically lauded BBC drama featuring Stephen Graham and Sean Bean is now available for streaming.
Boasting an impressive 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
With just six episodes across its two seasons, this series has a runtime that makes it ideal for binge-watching.
This gripping drama, which earned an 8.2 rating on IMDb, has been celebrated as a milestone in British television.
Featuring standout performances from Graham and Bean, the show has drawn comparisons to some of the best works in the genre.
People are loving the show, with one fan penning: “This was a brilliant series and Stephen Graham is such a brilliant actor. Well worth a watch.”
“Stephen Graham is criminally underrated. One of the best character actors going,” agrees a second.
A third adds: “Watch this it’s mega! Sean Bean acting royalty and Stephen Graham who in my opinion is the best British actor we have, absolutely brilliant!”
Critics have showered the series with praise.
Anne Brodie commended its authenticity and emotional depth, writing: “Superb performances draw us deeply into these characters and their heartbreaking stories. Time is realistic and well-made, and despite all the darkness and extremes, it is watchable, humane, and teachable.”
Wenlei Ma echoed this sentiment, describing the series as a ‘highpoint in British drama’ and applauding the second season for its equally powerful storytelling.
The story centers around Mark Cobden, portrayed by Sean Bean, a schoolteacher whose life takes a tragic turn after a drunk driving accident claims the life of a cyclist.
Sentenced to prison, Cobden must adapt to the harsh realities of incarceration, facing intimidation from one of the prison’s most dangerous inmates. His journey forces him to confront not only his bully but also the weight of his guilt.
Stephen Graham plays Eric McNally, a prison guard whose moral compass is tested when an inmate blackmails him, putting his family at risk.
The complex interplay between the characters provides a compelling narrative that delves deeply into themes of redemption, justice, and human resilience.
The follow-up season shifts focus to a women’s prison, introducing a new set of characters played by Bella Ramsay, Jodie Whittaker, and Tamara Lawrance.
The narrative is told through the experiences of three inmates: Kelsey, Orla, and Abi.
The show’s synopsis explains: “Told through the lens of three very different inmates, Time is a moving and high-stakes portrayal of life inside a women’s prison.”
Kelsey, portrayed by Ramsay, grapples with drug addiction, while Whittaker’s character, Orla, faces imprisonment for tampering with her electricity meter.
Lawrance delivers a powerful performance as Abi, a woman sentenced to life for murder.
With its six-hour runtime, it’s the perfect pick for a weekend marathon.
Watch the trailer for Time here…
Time is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and to rent on Apple TV in the US.
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