February 11th 2025.
A new comedy series starring the talented Rupert Grint has taken the streaming world by storm, quickly becoming one of the most-watched shows on Netflix. Fans are raving about this dark British humor gem, which was originally released in 2017 and has now found a new home on the popular streaming service.
In the series, Grint plays the role of Daniel Glass, an insurance agent who is struggling with a failing relationship and a dead-end job. Just when things couldn't get any worse, he receives a devastating diagnosis of terminal oesophageal cancer. However, it turns out that his doctor, Iain Glennis (played by Nick Frost), is not the most competent, and Daniel has actually been misdiagnosed.
Despite this, Daniel decides to keep quiet about the mistake, as he realizes that he is being treated better by those around him due to his "terminal" condition. His lies quickly snowball, and he finds an unlikely ally in Iain, who also benefits from covering up the truth. But their web of lies becomes even more complicated when a local policeman starts to suspect Daniel's involvement in a murder case, leading to even more outrageous and hilarious situations.
When the show was first released, it was hailed as a "comical masterpiece" and received glowing reviews from fans. "Rupert Grint and Nick Frost are a dynamic duo, and the ridiculous plot just works," one fan wrote on IMDB. Another praised the show's unpredictability, saying, "This thrilling and humorous series deserves its own genre." Others described it as "thoroughly entertaining" and "one of the funniest shows in years."
It's no surprise that the show has quickly climbed the charts on Netflix, reaching the fourth spot in less than 24 hours after its release. This is the first TV show that Grint has taken on since his iconic role in the Harry Potter series, and he was drawn to the "fresh idea" of Sick Note. "I haven't read anything in a long time that made me laugh out loud like this," he shared in an interview with Comedy UK. "Dark things have always appealed to me, I guess I have a bit of a sick sense of humor!"
Despite feeling some pressure after Harry Potter, Grint was excited to show his range as an actor and take on a different type of character. "I never wanted to shake off Harry Potter, I just enjoy doing different things," he explained. And it seems that fans are loving his performance in Sick Note just as much as they did in the wizarding world.
Although there were plans for a second season, co-creator Nat Saunders revealed in 2021 that the show was in "TV show limbo" and unlikely to return. But for now, fans can enjoy binge-watching the first season on Netflix.
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