Sick Note
Sick Note

Sick Note

2018TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

When Daniel Glass is misdiagnosed with a fatal disease he begins to notice how everyone around him treats him better. But then he finds out he was misdiagnosed by the most incompetent oncologist on Earth and now he has a big decision to make: come clean and go back to his old rubbish life, or keep pretending to be ill.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users70%
Director: Matt LipseyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Daniel Glass is a failing, underachieving cameraman who discovers he has a rare form of cancer and is given a grim prognosis. He decides to fake his own death to alleviate the pressure of his condition, but his plans go awry when his doctor informs him that he has been misdiagnosed. Meanwhile, his landlord, the volatile and menacing Igor, also believes Daniel is dying and starts making plans for his possessions.

Critical Reception

Sick Note received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its dark humor and performances, particularly from Nick Frost and Rupert Grint. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and often shocking comedic elements.
  • The performances, especially from the lead cast, were highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some reviewers found the plot somewhat derivative and the overall tone too grim.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the series to be darkly humorous and entertaining, with many appreciating the performances of the main actors. Some viewers felt the premise was a bit far-fetched or that the humor didn't always land effectively.

Fun Fact

Rupert Grint, who plays Daniel Glass, is best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.

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Folio Swami

Folio Swami

Wow! I have seen Mythomane right before Sick Note. Same overall idea. That is supposed to be a drama. This is a comedy. That is badly written and trips on its own subplots. This is excellent writing. Sure, there are some huge gaping hole...