Plebs

Plebs

Created by Sam Leifer, Tom Basden

On ITV2

2013–20195 seasons38 episodes22 min7.3 / 10

A high-spirited sitcom that mines comedy from the collision of modern sensibilities and ancient Rome, built on friendship and the weekly reset of episodic television.

Sitcom about three desperate young men from the suburbs who try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - which just happens to be ancient Rome.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Plebs sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Plebs easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

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

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

  • Is Plebs 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.

35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity26

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Plebs

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Plebs

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Plebs, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Plebs, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Plebs, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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