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Detectorists

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120 Competent

Engages without demanding much — watchable and reasonably crafted

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Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50
28
Educational Value/50
24
Craft & Quality/50
42
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The TVI Take

Two amateur metal detectorists in Essex look for treasure. Mackenzie Crook's series is exceptional — the pace is deliberate, the tone is gentle, and the craft is extraordinary.

Educational about English rural life, archaeology, and Anglo-Saxon history. One of the finest British comedies of recent years.

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