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The Thick of It

8.120054 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesComedy

Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.

WritersWill Smith·Sean Gray
ProducersNatalie Bailey·Andy Forssell

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Networked Nation
Sep 8, 2012 7.9
E2
New Advisor
Sep 15, 2012 8.4
E3
Thought Camp
Sep 22, 2012 7.9
E4
Hear 2 Hear
Sep 29, 2012 8.4
E5
The Leak
Oct 6, 2012 8.5
E6
The Inquiry
Oct 13, 2012 8.9
E7
The Final Reckoning
Oct 20, 2012 8.9

Cast

PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Malcolm Tucker
RFRebecca Front
Rebecca Front
Nicola Murray
CAChris Addison
Chris Addison
Olly Reeder
JSJoanna Scanlan
Joanna Scanlan
Terri Coverley
JSJames Smith
James Smith
Glenn Cullen
RARoger Allam
Roger Allam
Peter Mannion

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The Thick of It — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thick of It?

The Thick of It is streaming on Peacock Premium, Britbox and BritBox in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Thick of It on Netflix?

No, The Thick of It is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Peacock Premium and Britbox.

Is The Thick of It on Amazon Prime Video?

The Thick of It isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Thick of It for free?

The Thick of It is available on Peacock Premium and Britbox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Thick of It?

The Thick of It has 4 seasons in total (21 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Thick of It out yet?

Yes — all 21 episodes across 4 seasons of The Thick of It are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Thick of It?

No — The Thick of It ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.