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Happy Valley

  • TV Series
  • 2014–20222014–2022
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
39K
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Happy Valley (2014)
Happy Valley
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Yorkshire based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.Yorkshire based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.Yorkshire based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
39K
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POPULARITY
801
10
  • Creator
    • Sally Wainwright
  • Stars
    • Sarah Lancashire
    • Siobhan Finneran
    • Charlie Murphy
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Sally Wainwright
  • Stars
    • Sarah Lancashire
    • Siobhan Finneran
    • Charlie Murphy
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    • 160User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 24 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley (2014)
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    Sarah Lancashire
    Sarah Lancashire
    • Catherine Cawoodas Catherine Cawood
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2022
    Siobhan Finneran
    Siobhan Finneran
    • Clare Cartwrightas Clare Cartwright
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2022
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Ann Gallagheras Ann Gallagher
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2022
    James Norton
    James Norton
    • Tommy Lee Royceas Tommy Lee Royce
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2022
    Rhys Connah
    Rhys Connah
    • Ryan Cawoodas Ryan Cawood
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2022
    Rick Warden
    Rick Warden
    • Mike Tayloras Mike Taylor
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2022
    Shane Zaza
    Shane Zaza
    • Shafiq Shahas Shafiq Shah
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014–2016
    Karl Davies
    Karl Davies
    • Daniel Cawoodas Daniel Cawood
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014–2022
    Vincent Franklin
    Vincent Franklin
    • Andy Shepherdas Andy Shepherd
    12 episodes12 eps • 2016–2022
    Ishia Bennison
    • Joyceas Joyce
    11 episodes11 eps • 2014–2016
    Con O'Neill
    Con O'Neill
    • Neil Ackroydas Neil Ackroyd
    11 episodes11 eps • 2016–2022
    George Costigan
    George Costigan
    • Nevison Gallagheras Nevison Gallagher
    9 episodes9 eps • 2014–2016
    Chord Melodic
    Chord Melodic
    • Sledgeas Sledge
    9 episodes9 eps • 2016–2022
    Jill Baker
    Jill Baker
    • Helen Gallagheras Helen Gallagher
    7 episodes7 eps • 2014–2016
    Derek Riddell
    Derek Riddell
    • Richard Cawoodas Richard Cawood
    7 episodes7 eps • 2014–2022
    Kevin Doyle
    Kevin Doyle
    • John Wadsworthas John Wadsworth
    6 episodes6 eps • 2016
    Joe Armstrong
    Joe Armstrong
    • Ashley Cowgillas Ashley Cowgill
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Steve Pemberton
    Steve Pemberton
    • Kevin Weatherillas Kevin Weatherill
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    • Creator
      • Sally Wainwright
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    • Trivia
      The show was written specifically for Sarah Lancashire, who had previously had a starring role in Sally Wainwright's Last Tango in Halifax (2012). Wainwright was so impressed by Lancashire's performance, she devised "Happy Valley" as a solo vehicle for Lancashire.
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      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #19.99 (2014)

    User reviews160

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    Absorbing, tense, and wonderfully acted
    I expected something slow paced, in the vein of The Killing. Not at all, but it's absorbing and tense from the start, very mainstream-accessible, and always intriguing. The acting from all involved is pretty excellent, especially Sarah Lancashire. An amazing performance, one that I hope gets serious awards recognition next year. I ultimately liked this more than I expected to, it's easy to get caught up in its plot and I also think that it does a great job moving it along at a surprisingly fast pace while also having some fantastic character moments. At times it gets a bit too over-the-top in its melodrama, but it never actually fails to emotionally hit home. I'm super ecstatic that it's coming back for a second season.
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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Щаслива долина
    • Filming locations
      • Calder Valley, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Red Production Company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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