Derek
Created by Ricky Gervais
On Channel 4
A tender mockumentary about a guileless caretaker's quiet dignity and genuine affection for the vulnerable people around him, balancing workplace comedy with the weight of mortality and care.
Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Derek violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does Derek leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Derek easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Derek scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Derek sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Derek, and what each one shares →
Like Derek
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Derek
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Derek, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Derek, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Derek, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
