Inside No. 9 (2014)

Inside No. 9 is a sharply written British anthology series from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton that mixes black comedy with crime, horror and straight drama. Each self-contained episode invites you into a different “No. 9” — a suburban flat, a country house, a dressing room, a seemingly ordinary classroom — and slowly peels back the mundane to reveal the extraordinary, macabre and often shocking. Viewers can expect razor‑sharp wit alongside mounting suspense, clever one‑off plots, abrupt tonal shifts and twists that land emotionally as well as viscerally. Episodes range from claustrophobic horror and bloody farce to bittersweet, humane pieces, all powered by inventive staging, precise performances and a taste for the unpleasantly funny. Because every story stands alone you can jump in at any point, but be prepared for dark themes, violence and disturbing surprises that turn everyday situations into unforgettable shocks.

Actors: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror

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