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Netflix fans thrilled as ‘comical masterpiece’ British series starring Harry Potter legend is finally free to stream – hailing it as ‘the funniest show they’ve seen in years’

Netflix fans thrilled as ‘comical masterpiece’ British series starring Harry Potter legend is finally free to stream – hailing it as ‘the funniest show they’ve seen in years’

A British series that stars a Harry Potter legend and has previously been hailed as ‘the funniest show I’ve seen in years’ is now available to stream on Netflix.

Sick Note was added to the streaming platform earlier this month after originally airing on Sky One when it was first released back in 2017.

It stars Rupert Grint, 36, who previously played Ron Weasley in the iconic wizard film series, as insurance agent Daniel Glᴀss, as well as comedian and actor Nick Frost, who plays doctor Iain Glennis.

The comedy follows Daniel as he tackles a relationship breakdown and terminal cancer diagnosis, which turns out to be wrong.

Daniel decides not to let people know about the misdiagnosis and falls into an ‘absurd web of fraud, blackmail, suspicion and misadventure,’ according to the synopsis. 

Sick Note received raving reviews from fans and was even called a ‘comical masterpiece.’

Sick Note was added to the streaming platform earlier this month after originally airing on Sky One when it was first released back in 2017.

Sick Note was added to the streaming platform earlier this month after originally airing on Sky One when it was first released back in 2017.

It stars Rupert Grint (centre) as insurance agent Daniel Glᴀss, who previously played Ron Weasley in the iconic wizard film series. As well as comedian and actor Nick Frost (left) who plays doctor Iain Glennis

It stars Rupert Grint (centre) as insurance agent Daniel Glᴀss, who previously played Ron Weasley in the iconic wizard film series. As well as comedian and actor Nick Frost (left) who plays doctor Iain Glennis

The comedy follows Daniel as he tackles a relationship breakdown and terminal cancer diagnosis which turns out to be wrong

The comedy follows Daniel as he tackles a relationship breakdown and terminal cancer diagnosis which turns out to be wrong

Netflix announced the new addition in a post on Facebook and uploaded a clip from the show captioned with, ‘At least his elbow is fine… SICK NOTE, with Rupert Grint and Nick Frost, is now playing on Netflix UK/E.’ 

It quickly received thousands of likes and hundreds of positive comments. 

The show has proved to be popular on Netflix so far and within 24 hours was the fourth most-watched show on the streamer.

Sick Note has been praised by some viewers over the years and one person took to IMDB and wrote ‘One of the funniest TV shows I’ve seen in the past few years!’

They added: ‘I just finished season 1 and I LOVE IT!

‘The cast is absolutely AWESOME! Every single character is so well thought of, the writers are just brilliant, the story is funny as hell and I just can’t think of any other words to express how much I love this show.

‘Looking forward to starting season 2 in a few minutes. 10/10!’

Another fan wrote: ‘This show had me just wanting more. Non-stop comedy and brilliantly written by Serafinowicz and Saunders. Can’t wait for the 3rd series!’

‘This show it’s a mix of the good place and the office it’s hilarious, smart and consistent plus the cast it’s incredible Rupert, Nick and Lindsay (for the second season) are truly the dream cast.’; ‘Hoping for a third season. Very well written and played.’

Some viewers posted their opinions on the show on IMDB

Some viewers posted their opinions on the show on IMDB

‘I was not expecting this to be such a hilarious movie. Can’t wait for next season!’; ‘If you like comedy with a touch of darkness and in the British form? You got it lol this is one of the best shows I’ve seen in ages, so happy I started watching.’

However, not everyone has been impressed with the series and one wrote: ‘The characters just aren’t believable at all. So many plot holes. I really wanted to like this… but I just can’t.’

Another penned: ‘I really like the actors, but the show is a bit annoying, particularly Will 5000.’

Sick Note is available to stream on Netflix now. 

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