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Staged

Summary During the COVID-19 lockdown, Michael Sheen and David Tennant (playing fictional versions of themselves) rehearse Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author while under quarantine in this six-part comedy written and directed by Simon Evans. [Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 10 Jun 2020]

Created By: Simon Evans, Phin Glynn

  • HULU
  • Jan 4, 2021
  • HULU
  • Jan 4, 2021
Staged
Season 2
Season Premiere: Jan 4, 2021
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
63
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Summary During the COVID-19 lockdown, Michael Sheen and David Tennant (playing fictional versions of themselves) rehearse Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author while under quarantine in this six-part comedy written and directed by Simon Evans. [Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 10 Jun 2020]

Created By: Simon Evans, Phin Glynn

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Episode 1 • Jan 4, 2021 • 21 m
Saddle Up Sheen!
Michael and David are hurt to discover that someone they respect is not a fan of their work. David's plans to go to work and Michael's plans to visit a friend abroad are both scuttled by last-minute UK travel rule changes.
Episode 2 • Jan 4, 2021
Long Time, No See
After discovering the plan, David and Michael are dismayed to learn news about who will be carrying on without them. The guys are also upset to find out how well Simon is doing without them.
Episode 3 • Jan 4, 2021 • 22 m
The Dirty Mochyns
David and Michael spot an opportunity to sabotage the show. David is deflated to discover how people feel about him, while Michael is overjoyed to discover how people feel about him. Anna and Georgia consider their options.
Episode 4 • Jan 4, 2021
Woofty Doofty, David
There is fallout from how David and Michael have behaved. They try to establish who has more value. Georgia, Anna and Lucy discuss a charity evening in which they are due to perform.
Episode 5 • Jan 4, 2021
The Warthog and the Mongoose: Part One
The boys are butting heads, not helped by having to read with various new potential cast members. They are increasingly annoyed at each new interaction while Simon tries to keep the ship steady and Georgia marshals her charity team.
Episode 6 • Jan 4, 2021
The Warthog and the Mongoose: Part Two
Episode 7 • Jan 4, 2021
The Loo Recluse
David and Michael discover that the studio has now cast two actors. When they discover who has been cast both men are upset as they each have a history with the actor taking their place, one known and one unknown.
Episode 8 • Jan 4, 2021 • 21 m
Until They Get Home
Accepting their fate David and Michael prepare to finally leave their homes. David is finally due to go back to work, Michael thinks he finally has a route to New York. The girls perform their charity sketch.
Episode 9 • Mar 19, 2021 • 6 m
Red Nose Day Comic Relief 2021
In 1592, London was in the grip of a devastating plague. Theatres across the city closed down and remained dark for the entirety of the outbreak. Playwrights William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe did their bit to help.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
63
33% Positive
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67% Mixed
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0% Negative
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67% Mixed
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83
Mar 16, 2021
It’s surprising to see how much “Staged” Season 2 is a natural build on the first six episodes. The “American remake” structure is a little too high concept at times, but Evans manages to find ways to follow through on those ideas of confronting a past career and being forced to define success in new ways.
By Steve Greene FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 2, 2021
Staged’s return is already proving a much-needed treat for viewers.
By Flora Carr FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 3, 2021
For those whose first lockdowns were brightened by Staged, it will be a welcome return. Anyone sick to the back teeth of Zoom may want to seek out something slightly more escapist.
By Barbara Speed FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 6, 2021
Even for a show powered by self-mockery and faux grandiosity (although it does often feel a smidgeon smug given how talented they both are) it was a clever move to have Palin telling them that Staged was basically crap.
By Carol Midgley FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 6, 2021
Staged is at its best when the duo are being funny, rather than debating whether or not they’re funny.
By Anita Singh FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 5, 2021
We were never quite sure which bits were scripted or why Sheen was shouting at the birds but, whatever, it felt right at the time. Not so much now. What was innovative and generous in June comes across, six months later, as stale and indulgent. Our patience has worn thin. The moment has passed.
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