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  • TV Series
  • 2017–2021
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  • 24m
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David Mitchell and Robert Webb in Back (2017)
As Stephen tries to follow in his recently deceased father's footsteps and take over the family business, his plans are foiled by the unexpected return of his estranged foster brother, Andrew.
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Sitcom following estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew as they vow to take over the family business following their father's death.Sitcom following estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew as they vow to take over the family business following their father's death.Sitcom following estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew as they vow to take over the family business following their father's death.

  • Creator
    • Simon Blackwell
  • Stars
    • David Mitchell
    • Robert Webb
    • Louise Brealey
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  • IMDb RATING
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    2,898
    1,866
    • Creator
      • Simon Blackwell
    • Stars
      • David Mitchell
      • Robert Webb
      • Louise Brealey
    • 33User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    David Mitchell
    David Mitchell
    • Stephen
    • 2017–2021
    Robert Webb
    Robert Webb
    • Andrew
    • 2017–2021
    Louise Brealey
    Louise Brealey
    • Cass
    • 2017–2021
    Penny Downie
    Penny Downie
    • Ellen
    • 2017–2021
    Jessica Gunning
    Jessica Gunning
    • Jan
    • 2017–2021
    Oliver Maltman
    Oliver Maltman
    • Mike
    • 2017–2021
    Geoffrey McGivern
    Geoffrey McGivern
    • Geoff
    • 2017–2021
    Olivia Poulet
    Olivia Poulet
    • Alison
    • 2017–2021
    John Macmillan
    John Macmillan
    • Julian
    • 2017–2021
    Caius Luckyn-Malone
    • Young Andrew
    • 2017–2021
    Sebastian Patterson
    • Young Stephen
    • 2017–2021
    Penny Ryder
    Penny Ryder
    • Wendy
    • 2021
    Matthew Holness
    Matthew Holness
    • Laurie
    • 2017
    Clive Francis
    Clive Francis
    • Phil
    • 2021
    Dan Mersh
    • Tom
    • 2021
    Anna Leong Brophy
    Anna Leong Brophy
    • Bryony
    • 2021
    Tsion Habte
    • Sally
    • 2021
    Emily Lloyd-Saini
    • Sarah Giles
    • 2017–2021
    • Creator
      • Simon Blackwell
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    10johnnylalalogan

    A must-see for Mitchell fans.

    Better than Peep Show in my opinion. PS seemed a bit too infantile at times, while this has a great story line. Good writing, with funny "down and out" characters. Especially Webb makes a strong performance. A must-see for Mitchell fans.
    9Sleepin_Dragon

    Mitchell and Webb have done it again.

    It definitely takes a couple of episodes to bed in, and for you to get the feel of it, but once you do, you will be well and truly hooked.

    If you're expecting something similar to Peep show, forget it, this is an altogether different, and individual piece of work.

    The one question you'll want the answer to, what exactly is David's game? What's he up to, and what is he after?

    The humour is dark, it's bleak, but it is so deliciously satisfying throughout.

    I love the characters, they're all great, Geoff is outrageous. I can't think of I've see Penny Downie in a comedy role before, but boy is she good.

    I am so glad there's a second series.

    I thoroughly enjoyed it, 9/10.
    9a_mobbs

    Very very funny

    One of the best sitcoms I have seen in a while. There are no weak characters, they are either great or better. I binged this mercilessly
    9b-point-c

    Sad and dreary . . . in the funniest way possible

    I'm not sure how exactly to describe it but I'd say it's a worthy-ish evolution of the dynamic duo of Mitchell and Webb.

    I'd heartily recommend it to anyone who can appreciate the humor poking its head out from the plot full of dreary yet energetic dysfunction.
    7deepfrieddodo

    More Serious Than Silly

    Good concept, good characters, and definitely a more intelligent series than (what Mitchell & Webb will always be compared to) Peep Show, but certainly not as funny. It's not a fair comparison really, as the two series are very different, and Back is more of a drama which targets quite sensitive topics and does so well.

    Ultimately though, it's not hilarious, and whilst there are definite laughs, usually from Mitchell's pessimism, it's not as enjoyable when Webb plays quite a dislikeable character. It has a good arc which you do invest in, it's worth a watch, but not their best.

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      The village shown in the title shot is North Woodchester near Stroud, Glos

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Явился
    • Filming locations
      • Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Big Talk Productions
      • That Mitchell & Webb Company
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      • 24m
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      • 1080i (HDTV)

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