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Psychoville

Series Overview

Five strangers receive blackmail notes from an anonymous source, leading them on a dark and surreal journey as their lives unravel, featuring bizarre characters like a man-child, a one-handed clown, and a blind millionaire.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 13 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2009 – 2011

Premiered: Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Created By
Steve PembertonSteve Pemberton
Reece ShearsmithReece Shearsmith

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jun 6, 2011

Season 2, Episode 6: “Andrews Nanotech”

The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Maureen and David's Superman on Psychoville 2009

Type: Clip • Published 2019-01-08

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Screenplay & Story

Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton

Producers

Jon Plowman, Jon Aird, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Justin Davies

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Reece Shearsmith

Reece Shearsmith

Writer

Jon Plowman

Producer

Jon Aird

Producer

Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

Producer

Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

Writer

Reece Shearsmith

Reece Shearsmith

Producer

Justin Davies

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Psychoville

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What is Psychoville about?

Five strangers receive blackmail notes from an anonymous source, leading them on a dark and surreal journey as their lives unravel, featuring bizarre characters like a man-child, a one-handed clown, and a blind millionaire.

How many seasons does Psychoville have?

Psychoville comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Psychoville?

Key cast members in Psychoville include Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Imelda Staunton, Mark Bonnar, Daniel Ings.

Who created or directed Psychoville?

Psychoville was developed and directed by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith.