# Time (2021–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/time-2021/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Jimmy McGovern |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 2 (6 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Time (2021–present) is a Drama series created by Jimmy McGovern, streaming on BBC. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (100%), audience ratings (90%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.4/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Jimmy McGovern puts Sean Bean and Stephen Graham on either side of a prison landing and lets the moral arithmetic do the work.

## Synopsis

Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.

## Cast

Bella Ramsey, Siobhan Finneran, Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrance, James Nelson-Joyce

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Time worth watching?**
Yes — Time earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 100%, audience 90%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.4/10, and fan 80%. Jimmy McGovern puts Sean Bean and Stephen Graham on either side of a prison landing and lets the moral arithmetic do the work.

**Why is Time so highly rated?**
Time scores 87% because all five independent sources agree: critics 100%, audiences 90%, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and fan ratings 80%. Jimmy McGovern puts Sean Bean and Stephen Graham on either side of a prison landing and lets the moral arithmetic do the work. See the full breakdown on the Time series page.

**Is Time on Netflix?**
No — Time 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 Time come out?**
Time first aired in 2021 and ran through 2023 (2021–present). Created by Jimmy McGovern; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Time are there?**
Time has 2 seasons across 6 episodes (2021–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Time?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Time’s 6 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Time?**
Time 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 Time?**
Time stars Bella Ramsey, Siobhan Finneran, Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrance, James Nelson-Joyce. Created by Jimmy McGovern.

**How many episodes are in Time?**
Time has 6 episodes across 2 seasons (2021–present).

**What is Time about?**
Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.

**Who created Time?**
Time was created by Jimmy McGovern. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Time?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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