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S1E2 · Fifteen Million Merits

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S1E2 · 61m 38s, Channel 4 DVD classification (BBFC)

Sexual content

Strong

The BBFC lists strong sexual content.

Language

Strong

The episode contains strong swearing.

Frightening & intense themes

Moderate

There are references to suicide.

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1h 30m

Entry time

With ads
1h 44m

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S1E2 · Fifteen Million Merits

In the near future, everyone is confined to a life of strange physical drudgery. The only way to escape is to enter the 'Hot Shot' talent show and pray you can impress the judges.

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