Psychoville
Created by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
On BBC Two
A darkly surreal comedy-thriller built on blackmail and psychological unraveling, where grotesque characters and absurdist humor mask genuine dread.
Five strangers receive blackmail notes from an anonymous source, leading them on a dark and surreal journey as their lives unravel, featuring bizarre characters like a man-child, a one-handed clown, and a blind millionaire.
Essence
Ensemble
Reece Shearsmith
Maureen Sowerbutts / Various Characters
Steve Pemberton
David Sowerbutts / Various Characters
Adrian Scarborough
Mr Jolly
Imelda Staunton
Grace Andrews
Mark Bonnar
Detective Finney
Daniel Ings
Kelvin
David Cann
Dr. Flint
Dawn French
Joy Aston
Daniel Kaluuya
Michael Fry
David Bamber
Janet McTeer
Cheryl
Dominic Coleman
Colin
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Same Mood as Psychoville
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Like Psychoville, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
