Inside No. 9
Series

Inside No. 9 (2014)

2 critics 2 lists ★ 8.1 TMDb ✓ Verified on TMDb 29 min 9 seasons ComedyMysteryCrime

An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.

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Where to watch Inside No. 9?
In the US, Inside No. 9 is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel.
Is Inside No. 9 worth watching?
2 of our critics, from Gen X, Gen Alpha, put Inside No. 9 on their lists; it appears in 2 Listen Watch Play lists so far.
Shows like Inside No. 9?
Our critics most often pair it with Terriers, The Prisoner, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Tales of the Unexpected.
When did Inside No. 9 come out?
2014 · Comedy, Mystery, Crime.

The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The Cathode Rebel
The Cathode RebelGen X

Most modern television looks like an algorithm vomited up fifty million dollars, but Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith know that real tension thrives in a locked room. Every installment tackles a new genre inside one claustrophobic space. They channel the nasty spirit of old BBC plays, relying on crisp timing, macabre misdirection, and grotesque character flaws while ditching bloated digital effects. And they never hold your hand. You either keep up or get chewed up.

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The Scroll Prophet
The Scroll ProphetGen Alpha

This BBC anthology series is pure digital-native genius. Each episode is a standalone, perfectly crafted short film, usually set in one location. The storytelling is incredibly tight, often flipping genres and expectations in under 30 minutes. It's optimized for dipping in and out, perfect for streaming. The hyper-stylized world-building within each confined space is mind-blowing, showcasing how much narrative can be packed into a compact format. So good.

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What most often shares a list with it, according to our critics.

Terriers Terriers 2010 The Prisoner The Prisoner 1967 Garth Marenghi's Darkplace Garth Marenghi's Darkplace 2004 Tales of the Unexpected Tales of the Unexpected 1979