In the Flesh

In the Flesh

Life is hard. Death isn't any easier.

Created by Dominic Mitchell

On BBC Three

2013–20142 seasons9 episodes53 min7.2 / 10

A character-driven supernatural drama that uses zombie reintegration as a lens for examining prejudice, identity, and belonging in a small English town.

Thousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain. A cure has been found - but can the treated zombies be rehabilitated back into living society?

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Questions people ask

  • Is In the Flesh sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.

  • Is In the Flesh scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.

  • Is In the Flesh violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

  • Is In the Flesh easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.

  • Does In the Flesh leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% 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.

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like In the Flesh, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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