Because it’s an anthology, the acting talent attracted to the show is staggering. Alongside Shearsmith and Pemberton’s chameleon-like performances, you get guest turns from legends like Sheridan Smith, Derek Jacobi, Fiona Shaw, and Jenna Coleman. The writing is tight, theatrical, and incredibly economic—often taking place in a single room with a tiny cast, yet feeling more cinematic than shows with ten times the budget.
: Locations range from a suburban house wardrobe ( Sardines ) and a dressing room ( The Understudy ) to a sleeper car on a train ( La Couchette ) and an art gallery ( The 12 Days of Christine ). inside no. 9
Every story is self-contained and must be resolved within thirty minutes. Because it’s an anthology, the acting talent attracted