PickFlick
Free Agents

Free Agents

2009•30m•6.6/10
Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb
6.6/10(9)

Free Agents is a romantic black comedy starring Stephen Mangan, Sharon Horgan and Anthony Head. Originally a pilot for Channel 4 in November 2007, the series began on 13 February 2009. It spawned a short lived US remake, which was cancelled after just 4 episodes aired, although 4 more were later released on Hulu.

Open in PickFlick

Production

Big Talk Studios, Bwark Productions, Channel 4 Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 13, 2009

Last Aired

March 20, 2009

Networks

Channel 4

Created By

Chris Niel

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2009-02-13
Alex (Mangan) is a talent agent suffering the emotional fall-out from his divorce. Helen (Horgan), his fellow agent, has the office next to him and is also in pain; overcome with grief from a recent bereavement. Deluded Alex believes they are perfect for one another. Helen thinks quite the opposite. Yes she's slept with him – twice – but there is absolutely no way she is doing it again...
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2009-02-20
Just before Valentine's day, Helen posts Alex's personal details on a dating website, leading to an old girlfriend connecting with Alex again
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2009-02-27
Alex is still homeless. After Helen finds him sleeping in his car his day gets even worse when their boss Stephen tells them his old friend and rival agent Charlie Renfrew has died.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2009-03-06
Alex helps Helen look after her god daughter. Alex learns from his children that his ex has a new boyfriend. Alex tries to find out what their new step father is like.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2009-03-13
With Helen's birthday approaching, Alex decides to throw her a party. Her ex sister in law Sophie takes control of the arrangements though.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2009-03-20
Alex is not happy about Helen having slept with Doctor Two Scenes. After they argue Helen heads off to Colchester to sleep with the Doctor while Stephen takes Alex to a brothel.

Cast

Stephen Mangan

Stephen Mangan

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Stephen Caudwell

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Matthew Holness

Matthew Holness

Recommended

Sea ​​of ​​fire

Sea ​​of ​​fire

9.9
2020
TV Show

The boat bombing of Anupong (Kriengkrai Unhanan), owner of the Andaman Pearl Resort and Hotel, leaves Techin (Mick Thongraya), his only son. She had to hurry back to Pearl Island with her mother Nalinee (Savitree Samipak) , as soon as she returned from a once peaceful island. was almost on fire When Nalinee meets Pasika (Seffani Awanik )A young woman she understands is the new wife of her ex-husband Anupong. Nalinee tried to expel Pasika from the island, but was unable to do so because the will stated that Pasika has to work here for 2 years and help Techin with his work. Techin and Pasika have to work together in the midst of many conflicts. He had met Phasika in a foreign country before. Phasika was Techin's love at first sight, but Techin was deeply disappointed when the woman he loved became his father's wife.

Sea ​​of ​​fire

2020
9.9
Magical Sempai

Magical Sempai

8.3
2019
TV Show

Our MC finds out that his school requires him to join a club and during his reluctant search he stumbles upon Tejina-senpai attempting magic tricks in her clubroom. Tejina-senpai has massive stage fright however and so now that she has an audience her attempts are simply comedic.

Magical Sempai

2019
8.3
Fishtronaut

Fishtronaut

9.0
2009
TV Show

The series tells the story of Fishtronaut, a fish in a spacesuit, similar to reverse scuba gear, which allows him to fly and breathe out of water. He is a secret agent of Secret Environmental Agency who, along with his friends Marina and Zeek, unravel the mysteries occurring in the Smiling Trees Park. They solve the mysteries with the help of a P.O.P. (Primary Objective Pod), a magical multicolored ball containing clues vital to the mission.

Fishtronaut

2009
9.0
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level

7.9
2021
TV Show

After dying of overwork in the real world, I’m reincarnated as an immortal witch, and I spend 300 years enjoying a relaxing life. At some point, though, I end up at level 99! All those years spent killing slimes to make the money to pay the bills gave me a ton of experience points. Rumors of the level 99 witch spread, and soon I’m up to my ears in curious adventurers, duelist dragons, and even a monster girl calling me her mom! I’ve never been on an adventure, but I’m the strongest in the world… What’s going to happen to my relaxing life?!

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level

2021
7.9
Plunderer

Plunderer

8.3
2020
TV Show

In a post-apocalyptic world dominated by the so-called "Numbers," each human will have their identity branded with their own "Count," which could define any number related to their life. May it be one's walked distance or amount of compliments given to them by others, this Count could lead them to the abyss when it has dropped to zero. In the year 305 of the Alcian calendar, Hina has inherited a mission from her Mother, whose Count has depreciated to zero, to search for the Legendary Red Baron. In her adventure, she meets a half-masked swordsman named Licht who tries to hide his identity, as he is known as a degenerate for having an incredibly low Count.

Plunderer

2020
8.3
Girls Bravo

Girls Bravo

7.7
2004
TV Show

Small for his age, Yukinari has been bullied and abused by girls all his life. Now in high school, he has developed a rare condition: whenever girls touch him, or even come close, he breaks out in hives. Imagine his surprise, when he is suddenly transported to the city of Seiren on a mystic world invisibly orbiting the Earth, and populated with vast numbers of women and very few men. Fortunately, he has a new friend, Miharu-chan, whose touch inexplicably doesn't affect him.

Girls Bravo

2004
7.7
Eromanga Sensei

Eromanga Sensei

5.9
2017
TV Show

Masamune Izumi is a high school student who writes light novels. Sagiri Izumi is an antisocial girl who never leaves her room. A year ago, she became Masamune's stepsister. But one day, Masamune discovers a terrifying revelation: the artist “Eromanga-sensei,” who illustrates his novels, is none other than his sister Sagiri! His antisocial little sister, who lives under the same roof as him, uses a spicy pseudonym and draws obscenities?!

Eromanga Sensei

2017
5.9
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

8.2
2010
TV Show

With his secret identity now revealed to the world, Ben Tennyson continues to fight evil as a superhero with the help of the newly acquired Ultimatrix.

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

2010
8.2
We Never Learn: BOKUBEN

We Never Learn: BOKUBEN

8.4
2019
TV Show

Nariyuki Yuiga is in his last and most painful year of high school. In order to gain the “special VIP recommendation” which would grant him a full scholarship to college, he must now tutor his classmates as they struggle to prepare for entrance exams. Among his pupils are “the sleeping beauty of the literary forest,” Fumino Furuhashi, and "the Thumbelina supercomputer," Rizu Ogata–two of the most beautiful super-geniuses at the school! While these two were thought to be academically flawless, it turns out that they’re completely clueless outside of their pet subjects…!?

We Never Learn: BOKUBEN

2019
8.4
Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April

8.6
2014
TV Show

Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?

Your Lie in April

2014
8.6
Dinosaur King

Dinosaur King

8.2
2007
TV Show

Upon discovering ancient stones with dinosaur images imprinted on them, a 12-year-old boy named Max Taylor (Ryuta Kodai) and his friends Rex Owen and Zoe Drake (Malm Tatsuno), discover they are able to call forth dinosaur companions. These companions will aid the owners in stopping the nasty Alpha Gang from coming into possession of the mysterious stones and crush their chances at world domination.

Dinosaur King

2007
8.2
Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride

Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride

7.8
2019
TV Show

Nobunaga was a teacher who was waiting for that kind of dating sim event to happen in real life. One day, a 14 year old girl named Kicho appears in front of him, saying that she's his wife?! Apparently she came from the Warring States era and seems to have mistaken Nobunaga for the Oda Nobunaga and tells him that she wants to have his children. An age-gap love comedy featuring a teacher with a dating sims brain and a princess with a warring states era brain!!

Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride

2019
7.8

Similar TV Shows

Toast of London

Toast of London

7.4
2013
TV Show

Steven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on it.

Toast of London

2013
7.4
Weeds

Weeds

7.5
2005
TV Show

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.

Weeds

2005
7.5
Nighty Night

Nighty Night

7.6
2004
TV Show

Nighty Night is a British dark comedy sitcom written by and starring Julia Davis. It was first broadcast on 6 January 2004 on BBC Three before moving to BBC2. Notorious for its dark humour, the show follows narcissistic sociopath Jill Tyrell – who manages a beauty parlour alongside her moronic, asthmatic assistant Linda – as she learns that her husband has cancer. She uses this fact to manipulate new neighbour Cathy Cole, a wheelchair user with multiple sclerosis whose husband Don, a womanising doctor, Jill has become obsessed with.

Nighty Night

2004
7.6
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

8.0
2004
TV Show

When the Hellmouth opens beneath Darkplace Hospital in downtown Romford, kiddy doctor, Vietnam veteran and ex-warlock Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. is the only man who can close it. Joined by best buddy Dr. Lucien Sanchez, fiery hospital boss Thornton Reed, and woman Liz Asher, Dagless must fight the forces of Darkness while dealing with the burden of day-to-day admin. From the chilling pen of best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi comes this lost masterpiece of televisual terror. Dare you enter Garth's Darkplace?

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004
8.0
Brass Eye

Brass Eye

7.6
1997
TV Show

Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.

Brass Eye

1997
7.6
Moral Orel

Moral Orel

8.0
2005
TV Show

Orel is an 11-year-old boy who loves church. His unbridled enthusiasm for piousness and his misinterpretation of religious morals often lead to disastrous results, including self-mutilation and crack addiction. No matter how much trouble he gets into, his reverence always keeps him cheery.

Moral Orel

2005
8.0
Titus

Titus

6.9
2000
TV Show

Titus is an American dark comedy sitcom that debuted on Fox in 2000. The series was created by its star, Christopher Titus, Jack Kenny, and Brian Hargrove. This sitcom was based on Christopher's stand-up comedy act, more specifically his one-man show Norman Rockwell is Bleeding, which was based loosely upon his real-life family; lines from Norman Rockwell is Bleeding were spoken by Titus as commentary. Titus plays an outwardly childish adult, who owns a custom car shop. The show follows him and his dimwitted halfbrother Dave, his girlfriend Erin with the "heart of gold", his goody-goody friend Tommy, and his arrogantly lewd, bigoted and multiple-divorced father Ken "Papa" Titus.

Titus

2000
6.9
Big Time in Hollywood, Fl

Big Time in Hollywood, Fl

7.1
2015
TV Show

Follows two delusional brothers, who are self-proclaimed filmmakers, as they are kicked out of their parent's house and end up on an epic cinematic journey.

Big Time in Hollywood, Fl

2015
7.1
Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9

8.1
2014
TV Show

An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.

Inside No. 9

2014
8.1
Mad Blackfin

Mad Blackfin

TV Show

Senior provincial detective Yuan Lai collaborates with city investigators on a child abduction case. When kidnappers discover their hostage's billionaire lineage, escalating danger ensnares law enforcement. The seasoned officer deciphers the plot, rescues the trapped officers, and captures the hidden ringleader, culminating in case resolution within the 72-hour deadline.

Mad Blackfin

Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush

7.0
2005
TV Show

Sugar Rush is an Emmy Award–winning British television comedy drama series developed by Shine Limited and broadcast by Channel 4, based on the Julie Burchill novel of the same name. It follows the trials and tribulations of teenager Kim Daniels, who is dealing with all the usual adolescent issues, plus one - she thinks she might be gay. Her family has recently moved to Brighton from London, and she finds herself with a huge crush on her new best friend, Maria `Sugar' Sweet. Sugar has a bit of a wild side, and frequently gets Kim into trouble, though Kim can find trouble on her own as well. Despite attractions to other girls, and a few attempts at being interested in guys, Kim continues to long for Sugar.

Sugar Rush

2005
7.0
The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

8.0
1997
TV Show

Sam & Max are freelance police and view the world as their own personal theme park.

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

1997
8.0