Psychoville

Psychoville

Psychoville

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Psychoville

2009- 2011

2 Seasons

13 Episodes

6.9(94 votes)

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Comedy

Mystery

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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Production Companies

BBC

Videos & Trailers

3 videos

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Reece Shearsmith

Maureen Sowerbutts / Various Characters

Reece Shearsmith

Acting

Steve Pemberton

David Sowerbutts / Various Characters

Steve Pemberton

Acting

Imelda Staunton

Grace Andrews

Imelda Staunton

Acting

Mark Bonnar

Detective Finney

Mark Bonnar

Acting

Daniel Ings

Kelvin

Daniel Ings

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