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Season 1 – Cucumber

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Russell T. Davies writes this drama exploring the many facets of contemporary sex culture. "Cucumber" delves into 21st-century gay life through Henry and boyfriend Lance. Though Henry and Lance live a comfortable life and are settled in their relationship, everything changes after a disastrous date night. The night -- which ends in a death, a threesome, two police cars and Boney M -- shatters 46-year-old Henry's life, and he must move on to new pastures. Henry moves into a house-share with unexpected roommates, handsome Freddie and 19-year-old Dean. Whether these new companions become his friends or foes remains to be seen.
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Cucumber — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cucumber veers away from stereotypes, addressing themes of aging, sexuality and love with a touching and realistic representation of the LGBT community.

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Emily Nussbaum The New Yorker 06/02/2015
The single best episode, the sixth, is like nothing else I've seen this year; I won't spoil it, but will say that it made me sob. Go to Full Review Keith Uhlich The Hollywood Reporter 04/14/2015
There's nothing wrong with the complacency-upending discomfort Davies is going for, but it frequently feels shrill and ill-thought-out. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 04/14/2015
Both shows [Cucumber and Banana]... are watchable and fun. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 04/14/2015
Don't blame me if your next trip down the produce aisle carries more subtext than usual. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/01/2018 The story itself is well thought out and tackles the challenges of living as a gay man in modern day Britain. The comedy is ever present and the script is beautifully crafted. The main character of Henry was quite dull to watch however, would have been more interesting if the series had focused on Lance or Freddie. See more 05/22/2015 The characters are shallow, unlikable, and worse of all, they are not interesting. See more 05/20/2015 The show with the murderer in it ruined it for me. It was a very disturbing and typical story line depicted in most gay movies, where a gay must always be murdered for being gay. It actually jumped the shark by not keeping with the tone of the show. See more 04/23/2015 Better than HBO's "Looking" but still full of stereotypes. But maybe that's the way everyone sees this community. While it really is a comedy the storyline of the main character is ridiculous on many levels. See more 04/21/2015 cccccuuuuuuuuucvumber See more Read all reviews
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Vincent Franklin

Henry

Cyril Nri

Lance

Freddie Fox

Freddie

James Murray

Daniel

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleo Whitaker

Fisayo Akinade

Dean Monroe

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2015 Life will never be the same again after a disastrous date night for Henry and Lance. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 29, 2015 Henry begins his new life, but Freddie marks out the battle lines. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 5, 2015 Henry stumbles into a dangerous trap when Freddie meets his old schoolteacher. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 12, 2015 Henry goes on a date with a complete stranger; Lance's night leads him to an unexpected bed. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 19, 2015 Henry's lies catch up with him; Lance's wildest dreams are in danger of coming true. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 26, 2015 Lance tries to work out the truth about Daniel; Henry takes a final chance to win his old boyfriend back. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 5, 2015 Henry, Freddie and Dean are trapped together and some long-buried truths rise to the surface. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 12, 2015 Everyone gets caught up in Henry's grand scheme, but only Freddie realizes the truth. Details

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Cucumber — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
David Evans
Executive Producer
Russell T. Davies, Nicola Shindler
Screenwriter
Russell T. Davies
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 22, 2015
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