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Season 1 – Hard Cell

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Events planner-turned-women's prison governor Laura Willis documents the thrills and spills of life behind bars.
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Hard Cell — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 04/13/2022
Tate used to be a take-no-prisoners (pun intended) satirist, blasting away at homophobia and general ignorance, but here the humour can get raw, and gags about sewage and masturbation are more clangers than they are clever. Go to Full Review Rachel Aroesti Guardian 04/12/2022
2/5
Tate might be a veteran character comedian but Hard Cell is her first attempt at a sitcom – and thanks to a lacklustre narrative and an abundance of one-dimensional characters, it really shows. Go to Full Review Vicky Jessop London Evening Standard 04/08/2022
2/5
There are the bones of a good show in here. They’ve just been locked away behind several sets of bars, rather like its protagonists; as a result, the whole thing stumbles at the starting line and never quite hits its stride. Go to Full Review Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 09/27/2023
2/5
Hard Cell isn't terrible, but also doesn't feel particularly fresh. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 04/29/2022
3/4
There's some real drama and honesty to it. It's a real tough balance to get between something funny to watch and something that can be touching and poignant... It's a great outlet for Catherine Tate to continue to put up some of these characters. Go to Full Review Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy 04/23/2022
3/5
Hard Cell is a sometimes dated, but sometimes delightful blend of sketch and sitcom tropes that utilizes Catherine Tate's many comedic talents along with a talented ensemble bringing this women's prison and all of its inmates to life. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lapine B Aug 31 It’s a shame that the series has not continued. The first few episodes were a bit dry, but they also act as an introduction to the characters and the plot. They are necessary and are what makes the last episode so great! A good series needs a build up like this. If the series continued, I’m sure it would have been fantastic, as we are already adjusted to the characters. See more Michael Alessandro Contarini P Mar 20 Catherine Tate trying to emulate Tracey Ullman - but without the talent (and failing miserably). No new ground covered here. Recycled gags, one-dimensional characters, and predictable plots. See more r. 07/03/2023 Loved this show, Catherine Tate is a brilliant comedian. See more root 07/03/2023 What a great show! Catherine Tate is a comedy chameleon, and I admire that she also co-directed it all. Shame it didn't get a second season. See more Geraldine T @Geralbean 12/24/2022 Gave up after ep.1 . Execrable. See more Greg P 12/18/2022 Like many TV series Hard Cells started off a little slowly, but built quickly into what I would call a dramedy, and a good one at that. Add on Ms. Tate's very varied characters, that we were not aware of until reading the reviews, and it was well worth watching, possibly a second time for us to see her perform. Perhaps our perspective, living in Canada, didn't give us the insights available in the UK, but the drubbing by the "experts" was extremely harsh and goes to show they are not always to be guided by. I won't spoil the surprise ending by commenting on it, but my wife thinks a sequel may be in the future. Well done! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Catherine Tate

Creator

Catherine Tate

Laura

Christian Brassington

Dean

Niky Wardley

Anastasia

Lorna Brown

Cal

Caroline Harding

Sal

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 12, 2022 Cameras start rolling as Laura introduces Woldsley to the world and announces a new passion project: an inmate-led production of a beloved musical. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 2022 A plumbing disaster leads to absolute anarchy at Woldsley and threatens to derail Laura's musical; a hand sanitizer mishap turns messy. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 12, 2022 As Ros pieces together the scam of a lifetime, others reconnect with loved ones on visiting day; the women craft a creative plan in the face of defeat. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 12, 2022 The show goes on with all-new material; Ange takes a stand; Ros receives a surprise visitor; Laura recruits help to better connect with an inmate. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 12, 2022 After a whirlwind romance, two inmates go their separate ways; Ros sits down with Sebastian; Laura's leadership rubs off on an unlikely ally. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 12, 2022 Opening night of "Songs From the Inside" arrives, but not before Laura navigates a legal notice, a tragic letter and a medical emergency. Details

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Season Info

Director
Catherine Tate
Creator
Catherine Tate
Executive Producer
Kristian Smith
Screenwriter
Catherine Tate
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 12, 2022
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