This Week Season 9

This Week Season 9 has become appointment viewing for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 5 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Michael Portillo is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, This Week Season 9 earns its spot. This Week Season 9 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Season 9 of This Week includes 26 episodes. It aired from September 2010 to April 2011. This season stars Michael Portillo and Andrew Neil. Michael Portillo and Andrew Neil lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. This Week Season 9 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, This Week Season 9 is one of the stronger examples of it. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. The format has been copied endlessly since This Week Season 9 first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.