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It's a Sin

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20212021
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 3h 59m
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8.7/10
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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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A chronicle of four friends during a decade in which everything changed, including the rise of AIDS.A chronicle of four friends during a decade in which everything changed, including the rise of AIDS.A chronicle of four friends during a decade in which everything changed, including the rise of AIDS.
IMDb RATING
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  • Creator
    • Russell T. Davies
  • Stars
    • Olly Alexander
    • Nathaniel Curtis
    • Shaun Dooley
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Russell T. Davies
  • Stars
    • Olly Alexander
    • Nathaniel Curtis
    • Shaun Dooley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 399User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #134
    • Won 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 13 wins & 60 nominations total

    Episodes5

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    1 Season
    2021

    Videos8

    Unexpected Hit Series of 2021 to Stream Now
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    Unexpected Hit Series of 2021 to Stream Now
    It's a Sin: Finding Your Guardian Angel
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    It's a Sin: Finding Your Guardian Angel
    Now Streaming on HBO Max
    Trailer 0:31
    Now Streaming on HBO Max
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:09
    Official Trailer
    It's a Sin
    Trailer 2:10
    It's a Sin
    It's a Sin: Episode Two
    Trailer 5:04
    It's a Sin: Episode Two
    It's a Sin
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    It's a Sin
    It's A Sin Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    It's A Sin Official Trailer

    Photos72

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    Omari Douglas at an event for It's a Sin (2021)
    It's a Sin (2021)
    Nathaniel Curtis, Callum Scott Howells, Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, and Lydia West in It's a Sin (2021)
    Nathaniel Curtis, Callum Scott Howells, Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, and Lydia West in It's a Sin (2021)
    Ken Christiansen, Andria Doherty, and David Gregan-Jones in It's a Sin (2021)
    Ken Christiansen in It's a Sin (2021)
    Nathaniel Curtis, Callum Scott Howells, Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, and Lydia West in It's a Sin (2021)
    Episode #1.1 (2021)
    Neil Patrick Harris, Nicholas Blane, and Callum Scott Howells in Episode #1.1 (2021)
    Keeley Hawes and Lydia West in Episode #1.5 (2021)
    Nathaniel Curtis and Lydia West in Episode #1.4 (2021)

    Top cast

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    Olly Alexander
    Olly Alexander
    • Ritchie Tozeras Ritchie Tozer
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Nathaniel Curtis
    Nathaniel Curtis
    • Ash Mukherjeeas Ash Mukherjee
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Shaun Dooley
    Shaun Dooley
    • Clive Tozeras Clive Tozer
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Omari Douglas
    Omari Douglas
    • Roscoe Babatundeas Roscoe Babatunde
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Lydia West
    Lydia West
    • Jill Baxteras Jill Baxter
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Keeley Hawes
    Keeley Hawes
    • Valerie Tozeras Valerie Tozer
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Neil Ashton
    Neil Ashton
    • Grizzleas Grizzle
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Callum Scott Howells
    Callum Scott Howells
    • Colin Morris-Jonesas Colin Morris-Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Toto Bruin
    Toto Bruin
    • Lucy Tozeras Lucy Tozer
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    David Carlyle
    David Carlyle
    • Gregory Finchas Gregory Finch
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Tracy-Ann Oberman
    Tracy-Ann Oberman
    • Carol Carteras Carol Carter
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Delroy Brown
    • Oscar Babatundeas Oscar Babatunde
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Shaniqua Okwok
    Shaniqua Okwok
    • Solly Babatundeas Solly Babatunde
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Michelle Greenidge
    Michelle Greenidge
    • Rosa Babatundeas Rosa Babatunde
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Andria Doherty
    • Eileen Morris-Jonesas Eileen Morris-Jones
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Arthur Garrisonas Arthur Garrison
    2 episodes2 eps • 2021
    Ken Christiansen
    Ken Christiansen
    • Karl Benningas Karl Benning
    2 episodes2 eps • 2021
    David Gregan-Jones
    David Gregan-Jones
    • Paul Jukesas Paul Jukes
    2 episodes2 eps • 2021
    • Creator
      • Russell T. Davies
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    • Trivia
      The character of Jill is based on actress Jill Nalder, a long-term friend of writer Russell T. Davies. She plays Jill's mother in the series, and had genuinely lived in a Hampstead flatshare christened the Pink Palace. A theatrical "La!" was a common callout amongst the friends.
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      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #4.20 (2021)

    User reviews399

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    10/10
    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.
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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
    • Production company
      • Red Production Company
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00:1

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