Whites

Whites

Created by Oliver Lansley, Matt King

On BBC Two

20101 season6 episodes30 min7.1 / 10

A workplace comedy set in a country hotel kitchen that balances the friction between a demanding head chef and his put-upon sous chef with affection and comedic energy.

Comedy series set in the kitchen of a country house hotel, following the trials and tribulations of head chef Roland White and his long suffering sous chef Bib.

Questions people ask

  • Is Whites violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Whites easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

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

  • Is Whites sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Does Whites leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Whites

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Whites

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Whites, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Whites, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Whites, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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