It's a Sin (2021)
Kernel Score: 87% · 217 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2021-01-22
Seasons: 1 · 5 episodes
Where to watch It's a Sin
- Stream: HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A chronicle of five friends during a decade in which everything changed, including the rise of AIDS.
It's a Sin parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that It's a Sin is a TV-MA miniseries about the AIDS crisis, including drug and sexual content themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Explores gay relationships and themes tied to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, per keywords and TV-MA rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Olly Alexander as Ritchie Tozer
- Omari Douglas as Roscoe Babatunde
- Callum Scott Howells as Colin Morris-Jones
- Lydia West as Jill Baxter
- Nathaniel Curtis as Ash Mukherjee
It's a Sin FAQ
Is It's a Sin good?
It's a Sin has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 217 audience ratings.
Where can I watch It's a Sin?
In the US you can stream It's a Sin on HBO Max.
Is It's a Sin OK for kids?
It's a Sin is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that It's a Sin is a TV-MA miniseries about the AIDS crisis, including drug and sexual content themes.
What shows are like It's a Sin?
If you liked It's a Sin, try Sex Education, Fellow Travelers, Skins and POSE.