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Black Ops

  • TV Series
  • 2023–
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
815
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Akemnji Ndifornyen, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Hammed Animashaun in Black Ops (2023)
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Follows the story of Dom and Kay, who join the Met Police in the hope of cleaning up their community but are unwittingly thrust into the murky world of deep cover infiltration as they become... Read allFollows the story of Dom and Kay, who join the Met Police in the hope of cleaning up their community but are unwittingly thrust into the murky world of deep cover infiltration as they become part of a powerful criminal enterprise.Follows the story of Dom and Kay, who join the Met Police in the hope of cleaning up their community but are unwittingly thrust into the murky world of deep cover infiltration as they become part of a powerful criminal enterprise.

  • Creators
    • Joe Tucker
    • Lloyd Woolf
    • Gbemisola Ikumelo
  • Stars
    • Gbemisola Ikumelo
    • Hammed Animashaun
    • Akemnji Ndifornyen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    815
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Joe Tucker
      • Lloyd Woolf
      • Gbemisola Ikumelo
    • Stars
      • Gbemisola Ikumelo
      • Hammed Animashaun
      • Akemnji Ndifornyen
    • 13User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Gbemisola Ikumelo
    Gbemisola Ikumelo
    • Dom
    • 2023–2024
    Hammed Animashaun
    Hammed Animashaun
    • Kay
    • 2023–2024
    Akemnji Ndifornyen
    Akemnji Ndifornyen
    • Tevin
    • 2023
    Jo Martin
    Jo Martin
    • Julie
    • 2023–2024
    Robbie Gee
    Robbie Gee
    • Morris
    • 2023–2024
    Felicity Montagu
    Felicity Montagu
    • Superintendant Edwards
    • 2023
    Divian Ladwa
    Divian Ladwa
    • Mo the Security Guard
    • 2024
    Colin Hoult
    Colin Hoult
    • Officer Price…
    • 2023
    Jaz Hutchins
    Jaz Hutchins
    • Breeze
    • 2023
    Tom Bell
    Tom Bell
    • Alasdair Moss
    • 2024
    Ariyon Bakare
    Ariyon Bakare
    • Detective Inspector Clinton Blair
    • 2023
    Karlina Grace-Paseda
    • Elder Bunmi
    • 2023
    Cathy Tyson
    Cathy Tyson
    • Joanna Fisher
    • 2024
    Zoë Wanamaker
    Zoë Wanamaker
    • Celia Herrington
    • 2023
    Adam Colborne
    Adam Colborne
    • Shaky Jake
    • 2023
    Francis Ezekiel
    Francis Ezekiel
    • Gang Member
    • 2023
    Diadem Oladele
    • Jayden…
    • 2023
    Tom Stourton
    Tom Stourton
    • Tom Howell
    • 2024
    • Creators
      • Joe Tucker
      • Lloyd Woolf
      • Gbemisola Ikumelo
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    8Lynds777

    Fun and easy watch

    I also disagree with the review that it's just for teenagers, I'm nearly 40, just finished the 1st series, thought I would probably watch it over a week or so, short episodes to fit in before leaving for work/going to bed, but I've ended up watching them back-to-back on my day off (oops). It was just such an easy watch, good fun and quick paced so I didn't need to switch to something else.

    I wasn't quite sure about the 2 main characters in the 1st episode, suppose I thought they were a bit too daft, but keep watching, give it at least 2 episodes before writing it off. I'm hoping there are more series to come.
    10keepitgoingtolife

    I love UK Dramedies

    I find UK shows so much more my level of humor and cadence.. This show is excellent. The chemistry with the two main characters is spot on. Its smart and funny and drama all at the same time.. thats hard to pull off.. its a great story line, plenty of hijynx, lots of HOLY COWS, a number of DID SEE THAT COMING... Seriously, well well done.. My only complaint about UK TV is that they only do 6 episode seasons.. us lazy americans like 20.. hahah we are a sad lot.. But i am so grateful for the internet and being able to bootleg UK TV.. It really makes me happy and this show is just a new addition to my tranquility..
    4JRB-NorthernSoul

    Far-fetched comedy drama that lacked laughs

    Based on the writing the target audience looked to be teenagers - so surprised to find this on BBC1 rather than BBC3.

    The basic premise had a lot of scope for laughs but the show didn't quite know whether it wanted to be a drama or a comedy and fell flat somewhere in the middle. It wasn't sitcom LOL funny or straight drama dramatic. There was a lot of effing and blinding that felt out of place in what would have worked best as a daft comedy for a younger audience.

    Cast did their best and were fine but storyline and lack of laughs in the script let it down. Be surprised if it finds an audience.
    9hchmmyzv

    Laugh out loud

    Several laugh out loud moments in episode 1. Can't wait to watch episode 2. Funny - watch it. Anything that Hammed Animashaun is in is worth watching - he has funny bones, and is a brilliant actor (stage and tv/film). Such a great cast - what a treat. It should be advertised more. Silly, funny, witty, definitely British humour with class actors. This is definitely funnier than many programmes that get more attention advertising and press wise. More of this please. There's room for many types of humour on TV and it's always pleasing to get humour which manages to highlight something troubling or something blatantly suspect in society without being 'in your face'. It has that feel good subversiveness of Young Offenders.
    10Janet1612

    About time we had a new laugh out loud comedy

    At last! A decent comedy. I love Detectorists and The IT Crowd and they were the main laugh out loud comedies that I watched. I saw the trailer of this comedy and liked the look of it. I've just watched episode one and there are many laugh out loud moments, not just visual but spoken too. I'll be going back for more. Great plot too.

    The actress playing Dom is very funny. I"m not sure where it's filmed as I didn't recognise any Hackney landmarks.

    The only negative is the annoying music. I have the remote control ready for muting. NB: I'm not a teenager (someone felt the comedy was aimed at youngsters) I'm in my late 50s.

    OK it's a bit OTT quick firing joke a minute, but the acting by all cast member (so far) is great.

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      • May 5, 2023 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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