My Hero (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, My Hero is a comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first broadcast in February 2000, and concluding in September 2006. The series follows the antics of the dim-witted superhero "Thermoman", portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon in series one to five and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. In the United States it was shown on PBS and, briefly, BBC America. In Australia, UKTV offered re-runs of the first three series, while BBC Entertainment provided repeats for Scandinavia.
Who’s in it. My Hero stars Ardal O'Hanlon as George Sunday / Thermoman, James Dreyfus as George Monday / Thermoman, Emily Joyce as Janet Dawkins and Philip Whitchurch as Tyler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, My Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Hero tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Hero (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Hero worth watching?
- My Hero holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Hero?
- My Hero stars Ardal O'Hanlon, James Dreyfus, Emily Joyce, Philip Whitchurch and Lou Hirsch.
- When was My Hero released?
- My Hero was released in 2000.