# Inside No. 9 (2014–2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/inside-no-9/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama |
| Seasons | 9 (53 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Inside No. 9 (2014–2024) is a Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama series created by Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton, streaming on BBC. It holds a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (100%), audience ratings (93%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.6/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 9 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Pemberton and Shearsmith reset the format every half-hour and almost never miss — the most consistently inventive anthology on television.

## Synopsis

An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.

## Cast

Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Inside No. 9 worth watching?**
Yes — Inside No. 9 earns a 89% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 100%, audience 93%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.6/10, and fan 82%. Pemberton and Shearsmith reset the format every half-hour and almost never miss — the most consistently inventive anthology on television.

**Why is Inside No. 9 so highly rated?**
Inside No. 9 scores 89% because all five independent sources agree: critics 100%, audiences 93%, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and fan ratings 82%. Pemberton and Shearsmith reset the format every half-hour and almost never miss — the most consistently inventive anthology on television. See the full breakdown on the Inside No. 9 series page.

**Is Inside No. 9 on Netflix?**
No — Inside No. 9 is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Inside No. 9 come out?**
Inside No. 9 first aired in 2014 and ran through 2024 (2014–2024). Created by Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Inside No. 9 are there?**
Inside No. 9 has 9 seasons across 53 episodes (2014–2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Inside No. 9?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Inside No. 9’s 53 episodes take roughly 40 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Inside No. 9?**
Inside No. 9 streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Inside No. 9?**
Inside No. 9 stars Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton. Created by Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton.

**How many episodes are in Inside No. 9?**
Inside No. 9 has 53 episodes across 9 seasons (2014–2024).

**What is Inside No. 9 about?**
An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.

**Who created Inside No. 9?**
Inside No. 9 was created by Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton. It is a comedy, mystery, crime series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Inside No. 9?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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