Black Books (2000)
Kernel Score: 87% · 583 TMDB ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 2000-09-29
Seasons: 3 · 18 episodes
Where to watch Black Books
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
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Cast
- Dylan Moran as Bernard
- Bill Bailey as Manny
- Tamsin Greig as Fran
Black Books FAQ
Is Black Books good?
Black Books has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Black Books?
In the US you can stream Black Books on Fubo and watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi.
What is Black Books rated?
Black Books is rated TV-PG.
What shows are like Black Books?
If you liked Black Books, try Better Off Ted, Seinfeld, The League of Gentlemen and Monty Python's Flying Circus.