# Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | James Strong |
| Platform | ITVX |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (4 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024) is a Drama series created by James Strong, streaming on ITVX. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (100%), audience ratings (95%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.3/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The rare drama that changed government policy within weeks of airing — a plain, furious account of the Horizon scandal.

## Synopsis

The story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system.

## Cast

Toby Jones, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Monica Dolan, Shaun Dooley, Ian Hart, Lia Williams, Will Mellor, Amy Nuttall

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Mr Bates vs The Post Office worth watching?**
Yes — Mr Bates vs The Post Office earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 100%, audience 95%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.3/10, and fan 80%. The rare drama that changed government policy within weeks of airing — a plain, furious account of the Horizon scandal.

**Why is Mr Bates vs The Post Office so highly rated?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office scores 88% because all five independent sources agree: critics 100%, audiences 95%, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and fan ratings 80%. The rare drama that changed government policy within weeks of airing — a plain, furious account of the Horizon scandal. See the full breakdown on the Mr Bates vs The Post Office series page.

**Is Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Netflix?**
No — Mr Bates vs The Post Office is not on Netflix. It streams on ITVX, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under ITVX. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Mr Bates vs The Post Office come out?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office first aired in 2024 (2024). Created by James Strong; it streams on ITVX today.

**How many seasons of Mr Bates vs The Post Office are there?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office has 1 season across 4 episodes (2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Mr Bates vs The Post Office’s 4 episodes take around 3 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office streams on ITVX in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under ITVX. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office stars Toby Jones, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Monica Dolan, Shaun Dooley, Ian Hart, and others. Created by James Strong.

**How many episodes are in Mr Bates vs The Post Office?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office has 4 episodes across 1 season (2024).

**What is Mr Bates vs The Post Office about?**
The story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system.

**Who created Mr Bates vs The Post Office?**
Mr Bates vs The Post Office was created by James Strong. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Mr Bates vs The Post Office?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s ITVX hub, or open More Like This.

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