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2005 – 2012 · Series · 30m · TV-MA

The Thick of It

CriticsCritics: 93
AudienceAudience: 8.5

A minister in charge of social affairs struggles to manage government crises while facing relentless pressure from a powerful policy enforcer. Around him, a team of civil servants and advisers scramble to contain mistakes, shape the message, and keep political chaos under control.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like fast, foul-mouthed political satire with relentless workplace chaos, especially Veep or In the Loop; Not for you if shaky visuals, intense shouting, or heavy profanity are deal-breakers.

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Cast

Chris LanghamJoanna ScanlanMichael MaloneyPaul HigginsPeter CapaldiRobert PortalStruan RodgerTom Hollander

Directors

Armando IannucciBilly SneddonTony RocheChris AddisonNatalie BaileyBecky Martin

If tonight is a The Thick of It night…

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