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.
- Won 2 BAFTA Awards
- 24 wins & 53 nominations total
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Summary
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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- TriviaIn 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #4.20 (2021)
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