The critically acclaimed series, boasting a stellar 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.2 IMDb rating, is perfect for a binge-watch with only six episodes spread across two seasons.
Featuring powerful performances by Stephen Graham and Sean Bean, it’s hailed as a landmark achievement in British television.
People are buzzing online about the drama, with one viewer writing: “It’s the kind of show that lingers with you long after the credits roll — a must-watch for everyone.”
Another fan shared: “Sean Bean and Stephen Graham are perfectly cast, delivering a masterclass in acting. They take the audience to emotional depths that might’ve felt implausible in the hands of anyone else.”
A third enthusiast declared: “10/10 — hands down the best programme the BBC has ever produced.”
Someone else posted: “Just binged every episode. Absolutely brilliant — I was hooked from start to finish.”
Critics have joined the chorus of acclaim.
Graeme Blundell of the Sydney Morning Herald called it: “Relentless, unnerving and urgent storytelling — TV drama that truly matters.”
Meanwhile, Euan Ferguson of the Observer agreed: “A triumph — though at times a harrowingly difficult watch. The exceptional casting made all the difference.”
The drama centers around Mark Cobden, portrayed by Bean, a schoolteacher whose life takes a tragic turn after a drunk driving accident claims the life of a cyclist.
Sentenced to prison, Cobden must adapt to the harsh realities of incarceration, facing intimidation from one of the prison’s most dangerous inmates.
His journey forces him to confront not only his bully but also the weight of his guilt.
Graham plays Eric McNally, a prison guard whose moral compass is tested when an inmate blackmails him, putting his family at risk.
The complex interplay between the characters provides a compelling narrative that delves deeply into themes of redemption, justice, and human resilience.
The follow-up season of Time focuses on a women’s prison, introducing a new set of characters played by Bella Ramsey, Jodie Whittaker, and Tamara Lawrance.
The narrative is told through the experiences of three inmates: Kelsey, Orla, and Abi.
Kelsey, portrayed by Ramsey, grapples with drug addiction, while Whittaker’s character, Orla, faces imprisonment for tampering with her electricity meter.
Lawrance delivers a powerful performance as Abi, a woman sentenced to life for murder.
With a six-hour runtime, Time is the perfect pick for a weekend marathon.
