Peep Show (2003)
The cult British sitcom that made cringe comedy an art form, following two hopelessly flawed flatmates through the messy reality of adult life.
Peep Show - Series Information
- Original Title: Peep Show
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Created by: Sam Bain, Andrew O'Connor et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (26 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 9
- Number of Episodes: 54
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 19, 2003 (United States - TV-MA), September 19, 2003 (Canada - 18+), September 19, 2003 (United Kingdom - 18), September 19, 2003 (Germany - 16), September 19, 2003 (France - 18), September 19, 2003 (Australia - MA 15+), September 19, 2003 (Brazil - 12), September 19, 2003 (Mexico - C), September 19, 2003 (Spain - 18), September 19, 2003 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Channel 4
- Production Companies: Objective Media Group
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Peep Show - Plot
Peep Show follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties, Mark Corrigan, who has steady employment for most of the series, and Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne, an unemployed would-be musician.
Peep Show - Trailer
See the world through Mark and Jeremy's eyes in the official trailer:
Welcome to the private world of Jeremy and Mark - two very ordinary weirdos.
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Peep Show - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Sam Bain
- Andrew O'Connor
- Jesse Armstrong
Main Cast
- David Mitchell
- Robert Webb
- Matt King
- Olivia Colman
- Neil Fitzmaurice
- Isy Suttie
- Paterson Joseph
- Sophie Winkleman
- Jim Howick
- Rachel Blanchard
Writers
- Jesse Armstrong
- Sam Bain
Executive Producers
- Jesse Armstrong
- Sam Bain
- Andrew O'Connor
Peep Show - FAQs
Where can you stream Peep Show online?
Peep Show is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and BritBox in the United States. It can also be watched for free with ads on Tubi TV, Pluto TV, and Plex. Amazon Video offers episodes for digital purchase as well.
Why is Peep Show filmed in first-person POV?
Peep Show uses a distinctive point-of-view camera technique combined with internal monologue voiceover, placing viewers directly inside the characters' heads. This stylistic choice amplifies the cringe comedy by exposing the gap between what Mark and Jeremy think and what they actually say or do.
Who are the main actors in Peep Show?
Peep Show stars David Mitchell as the uptight, socially anxious Mark Corrigan and Robert Webb as his freeloading, delusional flatmate Jeremy Usborne. The supporting cast includes Olivia Colman, Matt King as the anarchic Super Hans, Paterson Joseph, Isy Suttie, and Sophie Winkleman.
How many series does Peep Show have?
Peep Show ran for 9 series and a collection of specials, totalling 54 episodes. Each series consists of 6 episodes. The show premiered on Channel 4 in September 2003 and concluded in December 2015, spanning over a decade of Mark and Jeremy's increasingly chaotic lives.
Is Peep Show based on a true story?
Peep Show is not based on a true story. It is an entirely fictional comedy created by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain. However, the writers drew on relatable experiences of male friendship, professional mediocrity, and romantic failure, giving the show a strong sense of authenticity despite its exaggerated scenarios.
When did Peep Show first air on television?
Peep Show first aired on September 19, 2003, on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. The series ran for over twelve years before concluding its ninth and final series in December 2015, making it one of Channel 4's longest-running sitcoms.
Did Peep Show win any major awards?
Peep Show received widespread critical acclaim and won multiple BAFTA awards during its run, including Best Situation Comedy. David Mitchell and Robert Webb also received individual recognition. The show is frequently cited as one of the greatest British sitcoms ever made by critics and audiences alike.
What is the content rating for Peep Show?
Peep Show carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. The series contains strong language, adult themes, sexual content, and crude humour. It is rated 18 in the United Kingdom and carries equivalent adult classifications in other territories.
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