Hyperdrive
Created by Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
On BBC One
A lighthearted sci-fi sitcom built on ensemble incompetence and absurdist humour, where the stakes are deliberately low and the tone is warmly comedic.
Set in 2151 and 2152, it follows the crew of HMS Camden Lock as they stumble through their heroic mission to protect British interests in a changing galaxy.
Questions people ask
Is Hyperdrive sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Hyperdrive easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Hyperdrive scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Hyperdrive leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Hyperdrive violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% 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.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Hyperdrive
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hyperdrive
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hyperdrive, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hyperdrive, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hyperdrive, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
