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Sick Note 2017

Status
Ended
First Aired
November 7, 2017
Last Aired
August 16, 2018
Format
2 seasons · 14 eps
Total Runtime
~5.8 hours (25 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E3 "Janina Kolkiewicz" (★ 8/10)
Created By
James Serafinowicz, Nat Saunders
Network
Sky One
Where to Stream
Sky Go, Now TV
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 114 votes TV-MA ComedyCrime 2 seasons · 14 eps Ended
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★ 6.6/10
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What is Sick Note?

Sick Note is a television series that centers on the life of Daniel Glass. The narrative begins when Daniel receives a misdiagnosis of a fatal disease.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
14
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Nov 7, 2017
Last aired
Aug 16, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
Sky One
Genres
Comedy, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 114 votes
Format
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Episode runtime
~25 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Sky One
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Overview

Sick Note is a television series that centers on the life of Daniel Glass. The narrative begins when Daniel receives a misdiagnosis of a fatal disease. Following this news, he observes a shift in his social environment as the people around him begin to treat him with increased kindness and attention. However, the situation becomes complicated when he discovers that the diagnosis was provided by an incompetent oncologist. This revelation forces Daniel to confront a difficult dilemma regarding his future. He must decide whether to disclose the truth about his health and return to his previous, unhappy life or continue to maintain the deception of being terminally ill. The series explores the consequences of this choice as Daniel navigates the fallout of his decision and the ongoing charade. By focusing on the moral conflict between personal gain and honesty, the show examines the impact of the misdiagnosis on Daniel’s relationships and his overall perspective on his existence.

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Should you watch it?

“A man misdiagnosed with a terminal illness discovers the perks of being sick.”

Reasons to watch
  • Sharp satire on healthcare and human nature
  • Ricky Gervais delivers perfectly awkward humor
  • Unique premise with uncomfortable laughs
Keep in mind
  • Some may find the humor too dark
  • Limited character development beyond the premise

Watch it if you enjoy Ricky Gervais's brand of uncomfortable comedy.

Contains dark humor surrounding terminal illness and death.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this based on a true story?

No, it's a fictional dark comedy series.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of multiple episodes across its run.

Is it similar to other Ricky Gervais shows?

Yes, it shares his signature awkward humor and moral ambiguity.

Does the main character stay sick?

The show explores his dilemma about maintaining the false diagnosis.

Is it available on streaming?

It has been available on various streaming platforms.

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