1 July 2022
Time S1
Time was named Best Miniseries at the 2022 BAFTAs, where Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings) won Lead Actor and Stephen Graham was up for Supporting Actor.
Eric is a prison officer who tries to protect those in his charge, including a newly imprisoned inmate consumed by guilt for his crime. When one of the most dangerous inmates identifies his weakness, Eric faces an impossible choice between his principles and his love for his family.
Time has an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb and a rare 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus says, “Strong writing and a magnificent performance from Sean Bean make for an incredible, thought-provoking watch.”
Youngins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
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Outopsie S1-3
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Made in South Africa