Chewing Gum

Chewing Gum

Created by Michaela Coel

On E4

2015–20172 seasons12 episodes30 min7.0 / 10

A high-energy, affectionate sitcom centred on a young woman's interior life and her tight-knit community, balancing irreverent comedy with genuine warmth and spiritual tension.

The life of Tracey, a religious, Beyoncé-obsessed 22-year-old living in an estate in Tower Hamlets, and the mishaps of her neighbourhood, friends and family. Oh, and obvs her boyfriend!

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Questions people ask

  • Is Chewing Gum easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Chewing Gum violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Chewing Gum scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does Chewing Gum leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Chewing Gum sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

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.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity72

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Chewing Gum, and what each one shares →

Like Chewing Gum

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Chewing Gum

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Chewing Gum, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Chewing Gum, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Chewing Gum, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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