Not Going Out
Created by Lee Mack
On BBC One
A cheerful, character-driven British sitcom built on the affectionate chaos of a small ensemble and the reliable reset of episodic farce.
Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.
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Questions people ask
Is Not Going Out scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Not Going Out easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Not Going Out violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Not Going Out sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Does Not Going Out leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% 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 Not Going Out
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Not Going Out
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Not Going Out, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Not Going Out, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Not Going Out, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
