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Season 1 – Year of the Rabbit

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Set in the dark heart of Victorian London, Detective Inspector Rabbit is a hardened booze-hound who's seen it all, but when health issues limit his capability, he's forced to take on a partner.
Year of the Rabbit — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Carried by series leads Matt Berry and Susan Wokoma, Year of the Rabbit is a superbly silly and delightfully subversive period piece.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 03/20/2020
The best material subverts the crime and costume-drama genres and all of their clichés, like "Ripper Street" gone off its rocker. The pace is fast, and the language is gleefully profane. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire 02/19/2020
B+
The show's best energy and ability to subvert expectations of a show set in this time and place is evident right from the pilot. Go to Full Review Randall Colburn AV Club 02/19/2020
B
Berry's lived-in turn helps distract from some of the broader questions one considers post-series: Is Rabbit, for example, actually good at his job? After six episodes, that question remains curiously unclear. Go to Full Review Amanda Mazzillo Film Inquiry 07/08/2020
Year of the Rabbit thrives in its beautiful blending of cinematography, music, and a tight script that all come together to create an experience that you do not want to miss. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 06/26/2020
The Year of The Rabbit is not to be missed. Go to Full Review Martha K. Baker KDHX (St. Louis) 06/23/2020
Bold and bawdy and perfectly ridiculous. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonah H @storees Oct 4 Liked it a lot. Was surprised to see it didnt land a second season, but seeing as we got multiple seasons of what we do in the shadows after, it's fine. Still a great show. See more Marcin P @RT67175455 Aug 30 Potentially fantastic show,ruined by one actress... Susan Wokoma isvl absolutely repulsive and she has acting skills of special needs ostrich. Hopefully she will be gone soon and save brilliant show. See more Samantha R @RT36698510 Jun 9 Laugh out loud, wonderfully ridiculous comedy crime period drama! Fantastic cast, delightful characters, brilliant writing and fast-paced fun! Why on earth was Series 2 cancelled??!! See more Rich P @Queball 06/26/2024 Hands down one of the best British sitcoms in years. Disgracefully obscene language and fantastic characters, John Merrick for one! Channel 4 needs to give it's head a wobble if they don't renew this. See more Jake H @RT12184438 04/21/2024 This is one of the best period comedies I've ever seen. Please bring it back! We need more non vampire Matt Berry. The show was near perfect BRING IT BACK. See more andrei d @RT74856639 11/27/2022 Needs a second season or spinoff See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Matt Berry

Rabbit

Alun Armstrong

Hugh Wisbech

Freddie Fox

Wilbur Strauss

Susan Wokoma

Mabel Wisbech

Paul Kaye

Tanner

Ann Mitchell

Gwendoline

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 10, 2019 Pilot D.I. Rabbit's been chasing Victorian London's criminals for as long as he can remember but he's not as young as he was and his heart keeps stopping, he's forced to investigate a murder with two new young partners. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 17, 2019 Brick Man A new killer stalks the streets of London, disguised as the Brick Man, a terrifying figure from urban folklore; Rabbit and his team have to find the murderer before the city is engulfed by panic and riots. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 24, 2019 Gangs Rabbit's team goes undercover in warring youth gangs; Rabbit investigates mysterious deaths at an old people's home. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 1, 2019 Sniper As a mystery sniper kills in London, Rabbit must protect a visiting Prince of Bulgaria, deal with the Prince's sister and an old flame who might be the murderer. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 10, 2019 Hostage When a seemingly mad poisoner takes a group of young women hostage and threatens to release deadly gas, Rabbit must handle the crisis. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 10, 2019 Framed Rabbit Things are not looking good for Rabbit as he is framed for murder; Rabbit is on the run, but Strauss and Mabel refuse to believe he's guilty. Details

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Year of the Rabbit — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ben Taylor
Executive Producer
Ben Farrell
Screenwriter
Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 10, 2019