It's (Not) A Sin
It's (Not) A Sin

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It's (Not) A Sin

Movie
7 min
English

At a 1920s dinner party, the seven deadly sins gather at a table, planning their next moves to overtake Hollywood.

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IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users95%
Director: Russell T. DaviesGenres: Drama, Romance, Period Drama

Plot Summary

Set in London from 1981 to 1991, "It's a Sin" follows a group of friends navigating life, love, and loss during the emerging HIV/AIDS crisis. The series focuses on Ritchie Tozer and his friends as they form a chosen family, facing the fear, stigma, and devastating impact of the epidemic on their community.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed across the board, 'It's a Sin' was lauded for its sensitive, powerful, and unflinching portrayal of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Reviewers praised its writing, performances, and emotional depth, while audiences connected deeply with the characters' journeys and the series' hopeful yet heartbreaking narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and important series that powerfully captures the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis.

  • Exceptional performances from the entire cast bring authenticity and heart to the story.

  • Masterfully written and directed, balancing tragedy with moments of joy and resilience.

Google audience: Viewers were profoundly moved by the series' emotional honesty and its ability to educate while entertaining. Many praised its authentic depiction of friendship and love in the face of immense adversity, while some found the subject matter emotionally challenging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple BAFTA Television Awards, including Best Drama Series and Leading Actor for Olly Alexander. Also received numerous other nominations and awards from various critics' circles and television guilds.

Fun Fact

The series title, 'It's a Sin,' is a direct reference to the 1987 Pet Shop Boys song of the same name, which was a UK number one hit and reflects the societal judgment faced by gay men during the era depicted.

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