Big Boys 2022
“Cheer the F**K Up”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 26, 2022
- Last Aired
- February 9, 2025
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~7.2 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S3E6 "The Sea" (★ 9.5/10)
- Created By
- Jack Rooke
- Network
- Channel 4
- Where to Stream
- Hulu
What is Big Boys?
Topic: Television series "Big Boys" (2022). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- May 26, 2022
- Last aired
- Feb 9, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 47 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Channel 4
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
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Title: Big Boys (2022).
Genre: Comedy and Drama [1], Komedie / Sitcom [5].
Plot: Two boys from different ends of the spectrum of masculinity become best friends at Brent University freshers' week. In their first year of uni, they explore, experiment, and try to discover themselves, helping one another along the way [1].
Origin: Great Britain (Velká Británie) [5].
Network/Platform: Channel 4 [2, 5], All 4 [2].
Episode Count: 18 episodes [5].
Episode Duration: 24 minutes [5].
Timeline: 2022–2025 [5].
Status: Final series confirmed in January 2025 [2]. Status: ended in 2025 [5].
Should you watch it?
“Two mismatched university students form an unlikely friendship while navigating the complexities of their first year.”
- Explores the diverse spectrum of masculinity
- Features a unique bond between two opposites
- Captures the authentic experience of university freshers' week
- The series has a specific comedic tone that may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about personal growth and the trials of higher education.
The series balances comedy and drama with a runtime of 24 minutes per episode, making it a brisk and accessible watch.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hello You Mytharc May 26, 2022
- E2 I Wanna Take You to a Gay Bar! Core May 26, 2022
- E3 Merry Sexmas Core Jun 2, 2022
- E4 Dad, I Did Drugs Core Jun 2, 2022
- E5 What a Bummer Mytharc Jun 9, 2022
- E6 The Letter Mytharc Jun 9, 2022
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Boys Are Back in Town Mytharc Jan 14, 2024
- E2 Strictly Cum Dumping Core Jan 14, 2024
- E3 Tennis Table Tennis Core Jan 21, 2024
- E4 Surprise, Surprise! Core Jan 28, 2024
- E5 All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Gay Mytharc Feb 4, 2024
- E6 The Night When Mytharc Feb 11, 2024
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 My Big Fat Gay Greek Holiday Mytharc Feb 9, 2025
- E2 Happy Anniversary You Silly Billy Core Feb 9, 2025
- E3 Thin Lips, Fat Lines & a Poem on Princess Di Core Feb 16, 2025
- E4 Eurovision, Brexit & Shloer Core Feb 16, 2025
- E5 Goodbye U-N-I Mytharc Feb 23, 2025
- E6 The Sea Mytharc Feb 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Big Boys?
The series is available on Channel 4 and All 4.
Is Big Boys worth watching?
The series holds positive ratings across multiple international databases, suggesting a strong reception from viewers.
How long does it take to binge the series?
With 18 episodes at approximately 24 minutes each, the entire series can be completed in roughly 7.2 hours.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The series follows a continuous narrative throughout its 18 episodes, so watching in order is recommended to follow the character arcs.
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