Hard Cell
- TV sitcom
- Netflix
- 2022
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Catherine Tate plays a range of characters in this prison-set comedy series. Also features Christian Brassington, Niky Wardley, Cheryl Fergison, Duncan Wisbey and Stacey Guthrie
Press clippings
Catherine Tate reveals reason why Netflix axed Hard Cell
Catherine told the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show: "They had a change of staff and as happens when someone who has commissioned the show and then leaves, often they want to start afresh. I kind of understand but it would've been nice for them to have told me."
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 20th July 2023Netflix axed Hard Cell without telling me says Catherine Tate
Netflix axed Catherine Tate's prison comedy Hard Cell after one series without telling her, the comedian has revealed, leaving her to learn of its cancellation through "someone else's agent".
British Comedy Guide, 17th June 2023Hard Cell gets 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans love shock ending
With all reviews being negative so far, its current rating on the 'Tomatometer' is at 0 per cent. However, the series has fared better with general audiences, as the audience score is 84 per cent positive.
Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 19th April 2022Improv Corner - improv in the media - Hard Cell
The one thing that really stood out for me was the characters of Catherine Tate and felt that this was a fantastic example that can be used for improv.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 18th April 2022Review: Hard Cell, Netflix
Hard Cell certainly showcases her gift for characterisation - with some caveats - but it does feel terribly dated.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2022Hard Cell review
Sure, Catherine Tate's Netflix debut is arriving in the aftermath of The Nan Movie (0% on Rotten Tomatoes; nobody credited as the director, reportedly because nobody wanted to be), but there's a tremendous amount of goodwill for Tate. Its critic-baiting title aside, the comedian's pedigree means that Hard Cell isn't an especially hard sell. But some buyer's remorse is quite likely.
Oliver Johnston, The Upcoming, 13th April 2022Hard Cell review
Catherine Tate's first attempt at a sitcom is lacklustre.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 12th April 2022Hard Cell exec Kristian Smith talks tonal shifts on Catherine Tate comedy
Catherine Tate's Netflix comedy Hard Cell is a tonal shift from her previous work, according to exec Kristian Smith.
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12th April 2022Catherine Tate explains how Hard Cell differs from her previous shows
"The process is kind of completely the same, only my stuff was all shot in front of a studio audience and obviously this isn't. And so what I don't have is the direct connection with the audience straight there."
James Hibbs, Radio Times, 11th April 2022