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Season 2 – Back

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Stephen's plans to take over the family business are interrupted when his foster-brother returns.
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Critics Consensus

After a long hiatus Back returns as sharp and irreverent as ever.

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Steve Greene IndieWire 08/02/2021
B
Its relative lack of change gives the show a wispy feeling that leaves enough of Season 2 as more or less a show on shuffle. Back is filled with people trying to make the most of their own stasis. Go to Full Review Michael Starr New York Post 04/01/2021
Headlined by longtime comedy partners David Mitchell and Robert Webb, Back is an enjoyable six-episode experience that takes its time to unfold. Go to Full Review Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly 03/26/2021
A
Every line of Back curls like that: jaunty and ornate, nihilism served with a smile. Go to Full Review Aidan Smith Scotsman 08/02/2021
Then comes the kind of line which made Peep Show great, a mad list of things, with Andrew offering an apology and Stephen sneering: "What for? The Napoleonic Wars? Smallpox? The cry/laugh emoji? Declining literacy rates?" Go to Full Review Brian Donaldson The List 08/02/2021
4/5
One reason behind the show's success is in keeping the answer to this question tantalizingly out of reach. Another is the quality of the cast around our central pair with Geoff McGivern almost stealing the show every time he enters a scene. Go to Full Review David Craig Radio Times 08/02/2021
4/5
It's a witty sitcom first and foremost, but its intriguing overarching story also utilizes elements from mystery thrillers and family dramas to great effect. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/28/2022 I'm dying for the next installment! It's so good 😍 See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Mitchell

Stephen

Robert Webb

Andrew

Louise Brealey

Cass

Penny Downie

Ellen

Jessica Gunning

Jan

John Macmillan

Julian

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2021 After a spell in a wellness center, Stephen is back at his provincial pub, refreshed. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 28, 2021 The return of Mike leads Stephen to wonder if he might be his biological father. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2021 Stephen's on a health kick, but soon things start to unravel. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 11, 2021 The Barleycorn is called upon to host a pub quiz, and Stephen looks to redeem himself. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 18, 2021 Alison and Stephen conspire to hatch a plan that will solve the Andrew problem once and for all. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2021 Stephen and Alison, keen for revenge, are on a road trip to track down Andrew's birth mother. Details

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Season Info

Director
George Kane
Executive Producer
Kenton Allen, Simon Blackwell
Screenwriter
Simon Blackwell
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 21, 2021