Mayo (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 4.2
Released in 2006, Mayo is a comedy, crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Charismatic detective Gil Mayo wise-cracks his way through a variety of murder mysteries alongside his sexy colleague, Alex Jones. Matters aren't simple between the old flames as flirtation could become something more - but who will make the first move? Life is further complicated by Gil's precocious teenage daughter Julie, who he's bringing up by himself after the disappearance of his wife. The detective does come up with a novel way to deal with the piles of bills he keeps receiving though - hiding them in the cupboard!
Who’s in it. Mayo stars Alistair McGowan as DI Gil Mayo, Louise Brealey as Scene-of-Crime Officer Harriet 'Anorak' Tate, Huw Rhys as DC Martin Kite and Jessica Oyelowo as DS Alex Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Mayo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mayo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mayo tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mayo (2006)?
- In US, Mayo is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mayo worth watching?
- Mayo holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mayo?
- Mayo stars Alistair McGowan, Louise Brealey, Huw Rhys, Jessica Oyelowo and Lucy Evans.
- When was Mayo released?
- Mayo was released in 2006.