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Season 1 – Years and Years

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An ordinary British family contends with the hopes, anxieties and joys of an uncertain future in this six-part limited series that begins in 2019 and propels the characters 15 years forward into an unstable world. The story begins as members of the Lyons clan converge for the birth of the newest family member, baby Lincoln, and an outspoken celebrity begins her transformation into a political figure whose controversial opinions will divide the nation. As the Britain of this imaginary drama is rocked by political, economic and technological advances, the family experiences everything hoped for in the future, and everything that is feared.
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Years and Years scathingly critiques the present with a nihilistic projection of the future, leavening the devastating satire with a buoyant sense of humor and characters who are easy to become invested in.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian Yes, this is bleak drama, so cleverly juxtaposing social realism, a kind of sci-fi dystopianism and a caustically satirical look at populist politics but it's surprisingly funny in places... Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Emily St. James Vox Years and Years is certainly an amazing idea for a show. But the show's overreliance on sentimentality and the thinness of some of the characters are distinct weaknesses of Davies's approach. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post "Years and Years" is one of the best shows of 2019 so far - worth going back and experiencing it in your own way. Jul 31, 2019 Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher I'm obsessed with this British miniseries following one family through a dystopian 2020s. It's completely harrowing, very nearly soul-crushing. Yet I cling to its tenuous optimism and profound beauty. Rated: 5/5 Sep 24, 2020 Full Review Simon Miraudo Quickflix Whenever Thompson appears, she makes the show feel most alive. Suddenly you realise why people become infatuated with these despots-in-waiting: they make for the most entertaining tele. Rated: 4/5 Nov 11, 2019 Full Review Diane Pershing Malibu Times ...brilliant, funny and very, very timely. Sep 6, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member It's thinly veiled Orange Man fear mongering. I guess this is what we like to watch though; something that scares us and makes us feel alive. Especially when the depicted seems possible if not probable. And that's where I disagree with this. I think we've reached the point where we would prefer it if the Orange Man is the monster we think he is. I just hope we don't demand it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review David W Though lacking in both its direction and writing, Years and Years is still watchable one time through, having aged well as an alternate history narrative that benefited from either foresight or luck in its predictions. However, it is often overly didactic, and this overcomes the series’ other positive attributes. Having watched it through once, I have no desire to revisit this series again. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Michael S Watching this series, I found the first two episodes most interesting and then just lost interest. I found that I was bored and had no interest in what happened to this family because most of them were self-centered and egotistical, not caring about the consequences of their actions. I did make it through all six episodes, but felt that beginning with chapter 3 each episode seemed to go on for an eternity. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review David M One of the most brilliant series I've ever seen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/23 Full Review Susan J This was a fantastic series. I don't usually like sci-fi or near-future but this was superb. I'm still thinking about it almost 4 years later. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Maybe 4½ is a better reflection of the somewhat unsatisfying ending, but the show shocked me more than any other show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Russell T. Davies

Creator

Emma Thompson

Vivienne Rook MP

Russell Tovey

Daniel Lyons

Rory Kinnear

Stephen Lyons

T'Nia Miller

Celeste Lyons

Ruth Madeley

Rosie Lyons

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 14, 2019 In 2019, politician Vivienne Rook causes a scandal on live TV and the Lyons family is brought together when their youngest sibling, Rosie, goes into labor; in 2024, Stephen and his wife, Celeste, worry about their socially withdrawn daughter. Details Episode 2 Aired May 21, 2019 With the world still reeling from the events of Hong Sha, Edith returns home with a secret; Daniel tries to build a new life with Viktor; Rosie and Edith are amazed by Viv Rook's power and passion at a political rally for her MP campaign. Details Episode 3 Aired May 28, 2019 Stephen and Celeste try to rebuild their shattered lives; Daniel's world turns upside down when Viktor is forced to flee Kiev; Edith's former life as an activist calls her back into action; Rosie loses her job to fully automated food service. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 4, 2019 As events heat up across Europe, Daniel embarks on a quest to bring Viktor home; Rosie sets up her own business with new boyfriend Jonjo; Celeste exposes Stephen's secret life; Viv Rook sets her sights on the ultimate prize: No. 10 Downing St. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 11, 2019 A new Britain begins to take shape with Viv Rook as prime minister; Edith tries to investigate mysterious stories about The Disappeared, while Rosie finds her estate fenced off by the privatized police; Stephen takes a job with his old friend Woody. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 18, 2019 As Viv Rook's regime tightens its grip, the entire Lyons family fights back; Rosie stands up to the troops surrounding her home; when Bethany reveals the shocking truth about her father, Edith and Celeste form a secret alliance. Details

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Season Info

Director
Simon Cellan Jones, Lisa Mulcahy
Creator
Russell T. Davies
Executive Producer
Nicola Shindler, Simon Cellan Jones, Russell T. Davies, Michaela Fereday
Screenwriter
Russell T. Davies
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 14, 2019