A highly acclaimed BBC drama starring Stephen Graham and Sean Bean is now available to stream.
Boasting an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this gripping drama has earned widespread acclaim. With just six episodes across two seasons, it’s the perfect length for a binge-watch. Celebrated as a milestone in British television, the series also holds an 8.2 rating on IMDb.
With standout performances from Graham and Bean, the show has been compared to some of the finest works in the genre.
The show has garnered widespread praise, with one fan writing, “This was a brilliant series, and Stephen Graham is such a talented actor. Definitely worth a watch.”
“Stephen Graham is criminally underrated. One of the best character actors around,” says a second fan.
A third chimes in, “Watch this – it’s incredible! Sean Bean is acting royalty, and Stephen Graham, in my opinion, is the best British actor we have. Absolutely brilliant!”
Critics have praised the series extensively.
Anne Brodie highlighted its authenticity and emotional depth, writing, “Superb performances draw us deeply into these characters and their heartbreaking stories. Time is realistic and well-crafted, and despite the darkness and extremes, it remains watchable, humane, and insightful.”
Wenlei Ma echoed this sentiment, calling the series a “highpoint in British drama” and praising the second season for delivering equally compelling storytelling.
The story follows Mark Cobden, played by Sean Bean, a schoolteacher whose life is turned upside down after a drunk driving accident takes the life of a cyclist.
Sentenced to prison, Cobden must navigate the brutal realities of incarceration, where he faces intimidation from one of the prison’s most dangerous inmates. His journey forces him to confront both his tormentor and the heavy burden of his guilt.
Stephen Graham portrays Eric McNally, a prison guard whose sense of duty is tested when an inmate blackmails him, threatening his family’s safety.
The intricate dynamics between the characters create a gripping narrative that explores themes of redemption, justice, and human resilience.
The follow-up season shifts its focus to a women’s prison, introducing a fresh set of characters portrayed by Bella Ramsay, Jodie Whittaker, and Tamara Lawrance.
The story is told through the perspectives of three inmates: Kelsey, Orla, and Abi.
The show’s synopsis explains: “Told through the eyes of three very different inmates, Time offers a poignant and high-stakes portrayal of life inside a women’s prison.”
Kelsey, played by Ramsay, struggles with drug addiction, while Whittaker’s character, Orla, is behind bars for tampering with her electricity meter.
Lawrance gives a gripping performance as Abi, a woman serving a life sentence for murder.
With a six-hour runtime, it’s the ideal choice for a weekend binge.
