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Season 1 – Sexy Beast

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Chronicling the origins of Gal and Don's complicated relationship, as they descend into the seductive madness of London's criminal world during the 1990s.
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Sexy Beast — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Struggling to get out from under the shadow of the original movie, Sexy Beast swaggers with style but can't help but feel like an unnecessary prequel.

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James Jackson The Australian 02/20/2024
The kneejerk reaction to all this is to say it isn’t a patch on the film (and it isn’t). But it would be unfair to say the storytelling doesn’t romp along, buoyed by its richly portrayed gargoyles of the English criminal classes. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 02/02/2024
Almost a quarter-century old, Jonathan Glazer’s broiled British-gangsters-in-Spain crime film is such a definitive work that it’s virtually impossible for a prequel series to match up. Go to Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times 01/26/2024
2/5
For a show about a group of thugs, none of it really packs a punch. Go to Full Review Ed Power Irish Times 04/08/2025
...[Sarah] Greene is to be commended for the strength of her performance. But try as she might, she cannot elevate a disappointing and baffling attempt to expand an obscure art-house movie into a peak TV franchise. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison The List 02/06/2024
2/5
...every element here is a substantial downgrade on the 2000 version. What’s missing is the arty sense of abstraction that elevated Glazer’s film, Michael Caleo’s try-hard series just isn’t sexy or beastly enough... Go to Full Review Howard Waldstein CBR 02/02/2024
3/10
It's hard to argue a case for its existence with its fundamental lack of conversation with the original film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven S. @sassman Mar 9 I loved this show! I saw the movie many years ago so aside from title there was no relevance. The acting was great. I was sorry that there was only 1 season! See more Jenghis Y @Jenghis Feb 1 This is a mixture of Mobland and Snatch made by TEMU!! See more Damien M @RT53253734 05/05/2025 80’s London gangster romp I didn’t know I needed. Using the origin of Don & Gal from the movie as a starting point it fleshes out interesting parts of the file: why is Don psychotic, how did Gal fall for Deedee and the history of Teddy Bass. It’s not subtle but it’s quite enjoyable. McCardle is very good. See more Lane M @RT31121284 11/25/2024 I love this series, very well done, different in a good way. See more Michael R @RT20874625 08/10/2024 It's a good start to a series with a strong lead character in McArdle. I have a soft spot for British TV series (like CB Strike), so I will overlook some miscasting and weak plot points. I'm looking forward to more seasons of "Sexy Beast." See more Sharon D @RT02128821 08/01/2024 Ignore the critics and prepare to binge watch. This is a very well conceived and orchestrated prequel. Not only is the acting top notch, the actors’ looks and mannerisms are spot on with those in the original movie. James McArdle’s Hal is the perfect young Ray Winstone, even capturing the same confident swagger. Sarah Greene equally plays young DeeDee quite well, although she should have been given blue contacts to match the striking eyes of her original character played in the movie by Amanda Redman. The chemistry between James McArdle and Sarah Greene as is delightfully palpable. There could not have been a more perfect choice to play Ben Kingsley’s Don Logan than Emun Mohammadi, who clearly spent considerable time perfecting the unique mannerisms and intonations of his movie counterpart. The additional characters, their backstories and the plot line draw the viewer in to the extent that binge watching the entire season becomes a must. See more Read all reviews
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James McArdle

Gal Dove

Emun Elliott

Don Logan

Tamsin Greig

Actor

Stephen Moyer

Teddy Bass

Sarah Greene

Deedee

Michael Caleo

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 25, 2024 More After a successful raid, thieves Gal and Don are recommended to Teddy Bass for a bigger job; Don is keen to accept but Gal is hesitant; Gal and Don are forced to make a decision that puts their relationship to the test. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 25, 2024 Donny Donny Donny After impressing Teddy with their work, Gal and Don accept a new job but soon realize it won't be as easy to complete; as Gal discovers trouble closer to home, Deedee makes a new acquaintance who offers her a way out of her trapped situation. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 2024 Won't Soon Forget This Despite successfully completing both jobs, Gal is torn over who he can trust and is determined to get answers; Deedee discovers her safety is compromised if she fails to complete her contract, whilst Cecilia's control over Don takes a dark turn. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 1, 2024 Always Wanted to See That Place Following Gal's demand for answers, Gal and Don arrive in Spain to find out who they are really working for; when a personal conflict leads to them being stranded in an unknown destination, time is against them as they race to learn the truth. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 2024 Trouble Is Real In anticipation of their biggest job yet, Gal outlines a plan to Teddy, Stan and Don, whilst trying to hide how unprepared he actually is; Deedee visits faces from her past but is taken aback when their reaction is not what she expected. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 15, 2024 The Stag A pressurized job sees Gal and Don almost caught out, until Gal thinks of a last-minute solution; as Deedee and Gal struggle in their relationships, Gal prepares for his stag night but is faced with a dilemma when he receives an unexpected request. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 22, 2024 You and Me Following the fallout of the night before, Gal attempts to make things right with Marjorie, unaware of the damage he has already caused; with the date of the final heist looming, Gal's preparations are jeopardized by an unexpected turn of events. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 29, 2024 Think of the Money On the day of the final heist, the boys race to put their plan into action, but the consequences of Gal's actions threaten to ruin everything. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Caleo, Daniel O'Hara
Executive Producer
Sophie Gardiner, Michael Caleo, Rupert Ryle-Hodgesare, Nicole Clemens, Antony Smith, Michael Scheel, Juan JC Acosta, Alastair Galbraith, David Scinto, Louis Mellis, David Caffrey
Screenwriter
Michael Caleo, Louis Mellis, David Scinto
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-MA (V|S|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 25, 2024