The Casual Vacancy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, The Casual Vacancy is a drama series.
What it’s about. The citizens of the small British town of Pagford fight for the spot on the parish council after Barry Fairbrother dies.
Who’s in it. The Casual Vacancy stars Michael Gambon as Howard Mollison, Keeley Hawes as Samantha Mollison, Rufus Jones as Miles Mollison and Rory Kinnear as Barry Fairbrother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Casual Vacancy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Casual Vacancy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Casual Vacancy tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Casual Vacancy (2015)?
- In US, The Casual Vacancy is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Casual Vacancy worth watching?
- The Casual Vacancy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Casual Vacancy?
- The Casual Vacancy stars Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rufus Jones, Rory Kinnear and Julia McKenzie.
- When was The Casual Vacancy released?
- The Casual Vacancy was released in 2015.