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Derek

  • TV Series
  • 2012–20142012–2014
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 23m
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Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl, and Holli Dempsey in Derek (2012)
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  • Comedy
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Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
32K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,963
147
  • Creator
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Stars
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Kerry Godliman
    • David Earl
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  • Creator
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Stars
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Kerry Godliman
    • David Earl
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    • 166User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 nominations total

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    Season Two
    Trailer 1:41
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    Derek
    Trailer 1:37
    Derek

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    Ricky Gervais in Derek (2012)
    Ricky Gervais in Derek (2012)

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    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • Derekas Derek…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2014
    Kerry Godliman
    Kerry Godliman
    • Hannahas Hannah
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2014
    David Earl
    David Earl
    • Kevas Kev
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2014
    Tim Barlow
    Tim Barlow
    • Jackas Jack
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2014
    Arthur Nightingale
    • Arthuras Arthur
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2014
    Ninette Finch
    Ninette Finch
    • Annieas Annie
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2014
    Margaret Towner
    • Ednaas Edna
    13 episodes13 eps • 2013–2014
    Barry Martin
    • Joeas Joe
    13 episodes13 eps • 2013–2014
    Sheila Collings
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    13 episodes13 eps • 2013–2014
    Prem Modgil
    • Premas Prem
    13 episodes13 eps • 2013–2014
    Blanche Williams
    • Preciousas Precious
    13 episodes13 eps • 2013–2014
    Brett Goldstein
    Brett Goldstein
    • Tomas Tom
    11 episodes11 eps • 2012–2014
    Holli Dempsey
    Holli Dempsey
    • Vickyas Vicky
    10 episodes10 eps • 2013–2014
    Karl Pilkington
    Karl Pilkington
    • Dougieas Dougie
    8 episodes8 eps • 2012–2014
    Kay Noone
    • Lizzieas Lizzie
    8 episodes8 eps • 2012–2014
    Laura June Hudson
    Laura June Hudson
    • Jillas Jill…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2013–2014
    Colin Hoult
    Colin Hoult
    • Geoffas Geoff
    7 episodes7 eps • 2014
    Tony Rohr
    Tony Rohr
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    7 episodes7 eps • 2013–2014
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      • Ricky Gervais
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    Storyline

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    With Derek, Ricky Gervais forays back into comedy with a sensitive format that sheds awareness along its humorous path. Styled in mockumentary fashion, Derek (Ricky Gervais) is the story of a man who works in a British nursing home, helping to care for its residents. While Derek could be said to suffer somewhat, lacking in some mental faculty, this remains debatable throughout. The story takes place primarily within the nursing home, yet does venture beyond those walls into the world of the norm. The character subjects vary from typically aged to otherwise different-from-norm. Derek's primary colleague is Hannah (Kerry Godliman), who has apparently worked in the home for some time and exhibits great care toward her subjects. —Angela T.
    • sitcom
    • dark comedy
    • nursing home
    • socially awkward
    • elderly
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      • Kindness Is Magic
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ricky Gervais has said that with Derek, it was the first time on his career that he thought about doing a third season of a show, instead of his usual two seasons and a special. He finally decided not to jinx it and follow his tradition.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of Derek (2013)

    User reviews166

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    Top review
    9/10
    Worth giving a chance.
    I think Ricky is a crazy genius. He loves to make you laugh and he does it very well. With Derek, Ricky has tried to reinvent himself in a way that is so outside the box you would never imagine it unless you were part comic genius and part bloody crazy.

    The undertone for the show is a serious look at life, but the core essence for Ricky was to still have fun in his role.

    The series is not for everyone and is not for people who don't like to think.

    I will say this however: The laughs when they do come are worth the wait. The serious undertones are also well worth the viewing time. I think it will be difficult to keep the show going past season two unless they want to make it into a cryfest, but it has been fun and enjoyable throughout.
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    • kelvin_butler78
    • Mar 8, 2013

    FAQ1

    • Why is Kev's Tennent's Super beer can label reversed - or the shot is reversed - in the episode where Kev's brother visits?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 看護德瑞克
    • Filming locations
      • Broadstairs, Kent, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Derek Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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