Break Clause
Created by Jess Bray
On Channel 4
A bittersweet British comedy-drama about two exes forced to cohabitate, balancing awkward humour with genuine heartbreak and the messy reality of moving on.
Their relationship's over. Their tenancy isn't. Break Clause follows Ben and Lil as they navigate their breakup whilst stuck in the same flat. Moving on from your first love is hard enough. Moving out is even harder...
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Questions people ask
Is Break Clause violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Break Clause sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Break Clause scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Break Clause easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Does Break Clause leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Ensemble
Like Break Clause
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Break Clause
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Break Clause, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Break Clause, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Break Clause, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
