Bluestone 42 (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Bluestone 42 is a comedy, drama and war & politics series.

What it’s about. Bluestone 42 is a comedy drama about a British bomb disposal detachment in Afghanistan. So what’s the average working day for a hero? Make your keen young colleague deal with the boring paperwork? Wind up your fellow employees? Flirt with the new girl on the team? Or deal with an unseen enemy who’s trying to blow you up? Bluestone 42 is a comedy drama about a bunch of soldiers who just happen to be risking their lives diffusing hidden bombs. But who says they can’t have some fun alongside the serious professional stuff? This hilarious and often surprising series follows the adventures of a bunch of diverse characters living and working together at an army base in Afghanistan. This is a show about something easily forgotten; soldiers really enjoy being soldiers, but it’s not just a show for soldiers and it’s not just about the Army: it’s also a show for anybody who has ever fallen in love, experienced status battles at work or had a fear of failure. It is packed with the lively workmate banter and relationship minefields that most people will recognise. Even if they don’t face danger on a daily basis...

Who’s in it. Bluestone 42 stars Kelly Adams as Mary, Gary Carr as Millsy, Oliver Chris as Nick and Tony Gardner as Lieutenant Colonel Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Bluestone 42 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bluestone 42 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bluestone 42 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.