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It's a Sin

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
39K
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POPULARITY
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Nathaniel Curtis, Callum Scott Howells, Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, and Lydia West in It's a Sin (2021)
Buckle up! The latest masterpiece from the creator of Queer As Folk (UK) is as devastating as it is endearing. A heartfelt chronicle of young friends navigating the joys, heartbreak, and outlandish parties that await them amidst an epidemic in 1980s London.
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It is 1981 and Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin begin a new life in London. Strangers at first, these lads and Jill find themselves thrown together. But a new virus is on the rise, and soon their l... Read allIt is 1981 and Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin begin a new life in London. Strangers at first, these lads and Jill find themselves thrown together. But a new virus is on the rise, and soon their lives will be tested in ways they never imagined.It is 1981 and Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin begin a new life in London. Strangers at first, these lads and Jill find themselves thrown together. But a new virus is on the rise, and soon their lives will be tested in ways they never imagined.

  • Creator
    • Russell T. Davies
  • Stars
    • Olly Alexander
    • Nathaniel Curtis
    • Shaun Dooley
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    39K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,664
    39
    • Creator
      • Russell T. Davies
    • Stars
      • Olly Alexander
      • Nathaniel Curtis
      • Shaun Dooley
    • 421User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #144
    • Won 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 24 wins & 53 nominations total

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    Olly Alexander
    Olly Alexander
    • Ritchie Tozer
    • 2021
    Nathaniel Curtis
    Nathaniel Curtis
    • Ash Mukherjee
    • 2021
    Shaun Dooley
    Shaun Dooley
    • Clive Tozer
    • 2021
    Omari Douglas
    Omari Douglas
    • Roscoe Babatunde
    • 2021
    Lydia West
    Lydia West
    • Jill Baxter
    • 2021
    Keeley Hawes
    Keeley Hawes
    • Valerie Tozer
    • 2021
    Neil Ashton
    Neil Ashton
    • Grizzle
    • 2021
    Callum Scott Howells
    Callum Scott Howells
    • Colin Morris-Jones
    • 2021
    Toto Bruin
    Toto Bruin
    • Lucy Tozer
    • 2021
    David Carlyle
    David Carlyle
    • Gregory Finch
    • 2021
    Tracy-Ann Oberman
    Tracy-Ann Oberman
    • Carol Carter
    • 2021
    Delroy Brown
    • Oscar Babatunde
    • 2021
    Shaniqua Okwok
    Shaniqua Okwok
    • Solly Babatunde
    • 2021
    Michelle Greenidge
    Michelle Greenidge
    • Rosa Babatunde
    • 2021
    Andria Doherty
    • Eileen Morris-Jones
    • 2021
    Paul Candelent
    Paul Candelent
    • Protester
    • 2021
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Arthur Garrison
    • 2021
    Ken Christiansen
    Ken Christiansen
    • Karl Benning
    • 2021
    • Creator
      • Russell T. Davies
    • All cast & crew
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    Reviewers say 'It's a Sin' is a poignant miniseries about the 1980s AIDS epidemic, focusing on young gay men in London. It highlights societal attitudes, fear, and the disease's impact. The series is lauded for emotional depth, storytelling, and character authenticity. However, some critics note underdeveloped characters and problematic plot elements. Acting receives mixed reviews, with exceptional performances alongside some lacking. The series is also praised for historical accuracy and its blend of humor and tragedy.
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    10Sleepin_Dragon

    Excellent, unmissable drama.

    I haven't been able to switch it off, thank goodness for All4! Channel four and RTD, you have truly delivered here with this wonderful five part series. Sexy, funny, moving, sad, it has a bit of everything going on.

    Despite all of the glitz and fun, there is a harshness that arrives like a knockout punch, how on Earth can something be so much fun, and then turn so bleak, what an astonishing mix.

    I would highly recommend it, great characters, great stories, and the production values are off the scale, the really have managed to bring the 1980's back to life.

    Russell T Davies, it breaks my heart that you aren't on hand to save Dr Who right now, but when you're making content like this, you keep at it.

    I loved it! 10/10.
    10crimeandpancakes

    This is hard to put in words.

    This was an education. It's brilliant, it's fun, there's an outstanding cast and it is absolutely heart breaking. I hope everyone involved in this show is so so proud. Sorry this isn't much of a review, it's hard to put in words how I feel after watching this. Just give it a go, with an open heart and learn and respect. You will laugh and you will cry.
    10michellebuttercup

    Masterpiece

    I came across this by mistake when I couldn't reach the remote while feeding my baby and I'm so glad I did. I ended up watching the whole lot!

    It's brilliant. Nothing short of amazing.

    I loved every single character and they are all superb actors but the girl who played Jill was out of this world.
    10kp1000001

    Something everyone needs to see.

    I was a teenager in the late 80s/90s and was scared to death to be gay and to have anyone find out. There was/is so much hatred in the world and so many people died of AIDS for no reason other than the hate in people's hearts. I listened as my religious family cheered AIDS for "cleansing" the world. So much hatred. So much misinformation. A stigma that to this day still exists.

    This show reminds us how strong the LGBTQ+ community has always been and will continue to be.

    If you want to laugh, to cry, to remember, and to understand, watch this show. It is well written and well acted. I wish it was more than 5 episodes, but in a way, the shortness of the show is ironically symbolic of the speed at which so many lives ended.
    9atractiveeyes

    Great

    This is a nice well made limited series. Although it's funny sometimes it's so sad, heartbreaking, emotional and tackles an important cause. Characters are all likable and the chemistry between them is so beautiful. Some frames and shots are stunning. A must see!

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      In early February 2021, Channel Four announced that their "On Demand" service, always available in the UK and Ireland, All4 shared that "It's a Sin" has been viewed over 6.5 million times, and has broken records including becoming their biggest ever instant box set, their biggest ever drama launch, becoming their most binged new series ever and their third biggest series ever. This was only in the first 5 weeks since Episode 1 premiered in the UK (and Ireland) on Channel Four and All4.
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      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #4.20 (2021)

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Boys
    • Filming locations
      • University of Chester, Padgate Campus, Warrington, England, UK(location)
    • Production company
      • Red Production Company
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00:1

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