“Incredible and must see” drama with “dark tones” finds new UK streaming home

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An “incredible and must see” drama with “dark tones” has landed a new UK streaming home.

Under the title “Atlanta“, we follow the journey of cousins, Earnest ‘Earn’ Marks, played by Donald Glover, and Alfred ‘Paper Boi’ Miles, portrayed by Brian Tyree Henry, as they make their way through the challenging world of Atlanta rap music.

In simpler terms, the story revolves around two cousins named Earn and Alfred as they navigate their paths within Atlanta’s hip-hop industry. Their journey brings them up against various societal and financial challenges, encompassing themes such as race, personal relationships, poverty, social status, and parenthood.

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First airing in 2016, the show, masterminded by Glover, spanned over four seasons until it concluded in 2022.

The first and second seasons of this show have just become available on Amazon Prime Video, allowing viewers in the UK to enjoy a marathon viewing of 21 episodes by subscribing.

In addition to Glover and Henry, the cast includes LaKeith Stanfield as Earn’s friend Darius, and Zazie Beetz portraying Earn’s unpredictable love interest.

Viewers on IMDb expressed their opinions about the show, with one user commenting that it’s “fantastic,” further stating: “Atlanta is a remarkable and must-watch series! Donald Glover demonstrates his extraordinary talent in every aspect and heads an exceptional ensemble cast!

Another person wrote, “The comedy in this show really hit the mark for me, combining overtly comedic situations with hints of a more somber tone.

A supporter expressed their admiration for Glover, saying: “Given his exceptional acting and writing skills, it’s clear that Donald is destined to create a fantastic series out of this.

Enthusiasts widely praised it, and the first season of the show boasts an impressive 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 141 reviews.

According to The Guardian, it’s not just as good as you’ve been told; it’s even better. The Independent, on the other hand, described Atlanta, where Donald Glover hails from (being born in Stone Mountain makes it close enough), as a city that Donald Glover has written a song of love to, and this song is simply bursting with endearing charm.

IndieWire noted that the performance was exceptional at stirring a variety of emotions, from a mix of delight and dread, suspense and reprieve, however, nothing compared to the shock it evoked.

Atlanta is streaming now on Prime Video in the UK.

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2025-09-09 15:20