The IT Crowd
The IT Crowd

The IT Crowd

2010TV ShowEnded5 SeasonsEnglish

The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.

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IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users94%
Director: Graham LinehanGenres: Comedy, Sitcom

Plot Summary

The IT Crowd is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of the IT department of the fictional Reynholm Industries. Managed by the clueless Roy Trenneman and the perpetually underachieving Maurice Moss, alongside the newly appointed, socially awkward IT support technician Jen Barber, the trio navigates the absurdities of office life and their own peculiar personalities. Their basement workspace becomes a sanctuary for their eccentricities, often clashing with the more conventional world of the upstairs corporate environment.

Critical Reception

The IT Crowd received generally positive reviews throughout its run, particularly for its sharp wit, surreal humor, and the strong performances of its lead cast. It became a cult favorite, celebrated for its unique comedic style and memorable characters, though some later seasons were seen as not quite reaching the heights of the first.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent and quirky British humor.
  • Celebrated for the chemistry and comedic timing of its main cast.
  • Acknowledged for its unique and often surreal take on workplace comedy.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise 'The IT Crowd' for its hilarious, witty, and often bizarre humor. Viewers frequently highlight the lovable incompetence of the main characters, the clever writing, and the show's ability to provide consistent laughs. Many consider it a modern classic of British comedy.

Awards & Accolades

BAFTA TV Award for Best Sitcom (2009)

Fun Fact

The iconic '001' on Moss's signature oversized glasses was a last-minute addition by the prop department.

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Timefox881

Timefox881

This, along with stuff like Inbetweeners, Black Books, Friday Night Dinner etc, is an example of where Brits go a little overboard in rating their humor too highly. Plus, Americans hear a British accent and think it must "British humor". Th...