Black Books (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2000, Black Books is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.
Who’s in it. Black Books stars Dylan Moran as Bernard, Bill Bailey as Manny, Tamsin Greig as Fran and Keith Allen as Dave 'Mouse Ear' Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Black Books sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Books page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Books tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Books (2000)?
- In US, Black Books is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Books worth watching?
- Black Books holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Books?
- Black Books stars Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, Keith Allen and Craig Parkinson.
- When was Black Books released?
- Black Books was released in 2000.