Small Axe 2020
“We are the small axe.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 15, 2020
- Last Aired
- December 13, 2020
- Format
- 1 season · 5 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Mangrove" (★ 7.3/10)
- Created By
- Steve McQueen
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Small Axe?
Topic: Television series "Small Axe" (2020). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 5
- First aired
- Nov 15, 2020
- Last aired
- Dec 13, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 96 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Topic: Television series "Small Axe" (2020).
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Title: Small Axe.
Year: 2020.
Format: Anthology series / British anthology film series / TV Mini Series.
Content: Five stories/films.
Subject: Lives of a group of friends and their families in London's West Indian community / lives of West Indian immigrants in London.
Timeframe: Late 1960s to the early 80s / 1960s to the 1980s.
Creator/Director: Steve McQueen.
Genre: Drama.
Rating: TV-MA.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Small Axe is a British anthology film series released in 2020.
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Created and directed by Steve McQueen, the series is categorized as a drama.
Should you watch it?
“Explore five distinct stories about London's West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.”
- It is a British anthology film series created and directed by Steve McQueen.
- It consists of five distinct stories.
- It explores the lives of a group of friends and their families in London's West Indian community.
- It covers specific historical periods and immigrant experiences which may not appeal to viewers seeking light entertainment.
Watch it if you are interested in an anthology series about West Indian immigrants in London from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.
It is a drama featuring five distinct stories with a TV-MA rating focusing on historical West Indian experiences in London.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mangrove Mytharc Nov 15, 2020
- E2 Lover's Rock Core Nov 22, 2020
- E3 Red, White and Blue Core Nov 29, 2020
- E4 Alex Wheatle Core Dec 6, 2020
- E5 Education Mytharc Dec 13, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Small Axe?
Streaming availability can be checked through current platform providers listed on entertainment databases such as The Movie Database.
Is Small Axe worth watching?
Yes, it is a critically noted anthology series created and directed by Steve McQueen that tells distinct stories about West Indian immigrants.
What is the binge duration of Small Axe?
The series consists of five films or stories detailing the lives of West Indian immigrants in London from the 1960s to the 1980s.
What are the essential episodes or films?
The anthology comprises five distinct stories, each contributing to the overall portrayal of London's West Indian community.
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