Catastrophe
Created by Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan
On Channel 4
A witty, irreverent romantic comedy that mines genuine intimacy and emotional stakes from the messy collision of two flawed people building a life together.
Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan write and star in a comedy that follows an American man and an Irish woman who make a bloody mess as they struggle to fall in love in London.
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Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
Questions people ask
Does Catastrophe leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Catastrophe easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Catastrophe violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Catastrophe scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Catastrophe sad? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like Catastrophe, and what each one shares →
Like Catastrophe
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Catastrophe
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Catastrophe, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Catastrophe, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Catastrophe, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
