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Vicious

  • TV Series
  • 2013–2016
  • TV-MA
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
11K
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Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen in Vicious (2013)
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Freddie Thornhill (Sir Ian McKellen) and Stuart Bixby (Sir Derek Jacobi) are an old gay couple who have been together for nearly fifty years. Their lives now revolve around entertaining thei... Read allFreddie Thornhill (Sir Ian McKellen) and Stuart Bixby (Sir Derek Jacobi) are an old gay couple who have been together for nearly fifty years. Their lives now revolve around entertaining their frequent guests and hurling insults at each other at every opportunity.Freddie Thornhill (Sir Ian McKellen) and Stuart Bixby (Sir Derek Jacobi) are an old gay couple who have been together for nearly fifty years. Their lives now revolve around entertaining their frequent guests and hurling insults at each other at every opportunity.

  • Creators
    • Gary Janetti
    • Mark Ravenhill
  • Stars
    • Derek Jacobi
    • Ian McKellen
    • Frances de la Tour
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,283
    173
    • Creators
      • Gary Janetti
      • Mark Ravenhill
    • Stars
      • Derek Jacobi
      • Ian McKellen
      • Frances de la Tour
    • 59User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 nominations total

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    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Stuart Bixby
    • 2013–2016
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Freddie Thornhill
    • 2013–2016
    Frances de la Tour
    Frances de la Tour
    • Violet Crosby
    • 2013–2016
    Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon
    • Ash Weston
    • 2013–2016
    Marcia Warren
    Marcia Warren
    • Penelope
    • 2013–2016
    Philip Voss
    Philip Voss
    • Mason
    • 2013–2016
    Alexandra Roach
    Alexandra Roach
    • Chloe
    • 2013–2015
    Georgia King
    Georgia King
    • Jess Foster
    • 2015
    Christopher Villiers
    Christopher Villiers
    • Gerald Wilkinson
    • 2013
    Hazel Douglas
    Hazel Douglas
    • Mildred Bixby
    • 2013
    Jonathan Readwin
    Jonathan Readwin
    • Mr. Allison
    • 2013
    Sam Swann
    Sam Swann
    • Rob
    • 2013
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Lillian Haverfield-Wickham
    • 2015
    Samuel Barnett
    Samuel Barnett
    • Young Stuart
    • 2015
    Jack Ashton
    Jack Ashton
    • Theo
    • 2015
    Joan Linder
    • Mildred Bixby
    • 2015
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Rosemary
    • 2016
    Joshua Miles
    • Tom
    • 2013
    • Creators
      • Gary Janetti
      • Mark Ravenhill
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    User reviews59

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    10yachtpennies

    Utterly, utterly brilliant

    It would be such a shame if this show did not continue- there have been quite a few critical reviews and so I am writing to try to even the balance. In this stressful world, it is vital to find ways to lighten the gloom. Vicious provides quality of a kind that just does not come around every day. We just need more episodes! We have found this series to be full of entertainment, laughs, tenderness and, a really high quality addition to to our lives. We have enjoyed the main actors performances in other shows on stage and screen and now we have an extra dimension There is nothing to fault and everything to hope for in terms of subsequent series.
    Pantelemon

    Simply Brilliant

    My favorite new comedy by far. Yes, there are a few 'inappropriate' (not dirty!) jokes here and there, but i't part of the show's charm - a show that don't give a damn about what's appropriate. With every one of the two lead actors having such a fine career, I think they earned the right to not be politically correct once in a while. Finally a decent comedy with great writing and superb performances by every single lead actor, especially Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. Just as good as I hoped it would be.

    I strongly recommend for anyone who's tired of the same American sitcom all over again every new season and looking for a laugh with a bit more class in it.
    8rgcustomer

    Delightfully funny

    After reading the hyper-sensitive and depressed reviews of this show, I was expecting to hate it, but I decided to give it a chance for Ian McKellan.

    I'm glad I did. It is laugh-out-loud funny.

    Unfortunately, it seems we're only getting six episodes this year (until Christmas). I wanted it to continue, because each episode seems to be better than the one before.

    I haven't seen the shows that others are comparing it to, so it is fresh for me. Maybe you have to know a few couples like Freddie and Stuart for it to make sense. They are in no way out of date or homophobic.

    Violet is also a character for our times. And who doesn't have a Penelope in their life?

    Ash fills out the ... uh, yes, cast. His optimism is a great contrast to the rest of the jaded characters.
    8fgasparotto

    This is a fun show!

    I thoroughly enjoyed this show.

    I saw a few episodes and I fell in love with all the characters. My best friends are gay couples and, in spite of the put downs, they do love each other. Well written, charmingly acted - it is a great show!

    I have always loved Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellan. I am a great fan of their work.

    They work well together and the Frances De La Tour character is a laugh riot.

    The young man that lives upstairs is a particular favourite of my fifteen year old daughter.

    I hope this show lasts for a long time!
    10charleshuber

    It has been too long since I laughed this hard and this much!

    I had my reservations after reading the reviews. After watching the First episode, no doubt - funny and original. Make sure you stick around for the third and you will not be able to let it go.

    Stereotypical characters in a brand new light. Excellent casting, perfectly matched the roles and the actors. The witty and snappy comments compliment the new character types not too often seen on TV. Original script with lines you can use in an everyday life. I must admit - I stole some and already used a few.

    Without a doubt, one of the best progressive comedies as of late.

    A must see! However, a warning: if you are accustomed to the typical, safe boilerplate comedies, this will probably not be for you. If you lack the necessary humor it could be viewed as extremely offensive on several levels - not intended as such. If you watch comedies for sex, turn on the porn channel, because this replaced most of the sex with wit and humor.

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    • Trivia
      According to Sir Ian McKellen (Freddie Thornhill), he and Sir Derek Jacobi (Stuart Bixby) went to drama school together, and both had crushes on each other, but never admitted it at the time, and so never entered into a relationship.
    • Quotes

      Freddie Thornhill: So, who were you squawking on the phone to just now?

      Stuart Bixby: My mother, if you must know. She was very distraught.

      Freddie Thornhill: Why, did you finally tell her about us?

      Stuart Bixby: I'm waiting for the right time.

      Freddie Thornhill: It's been forty-eight years!

      Stuart Bixby: And there has not been a right time!

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojoUK: Top 10 Surprising Roles by Game of Thrones Actors (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Can Say Goodbye
      Written by Clifton Davis (uncredited)

      Performed by The Communards

      Series theme song played over the opening credits

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vicious Old Queens
    • Filming locations
      • The London Studios, Upper Ground, South Bank, Lambeth, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Brown Eyed Boy
      • Shine Group
      • Kudos Film and Television
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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