Timewasters (2017)

Comedy · Drama

A struggling four-piece South London jazz band find themselves transported back in time to the 1920s and 1950s via an elevator in a dilapidated block of flats. Met with stares and curiosity in the past, the group hilariously navigates the clash of cultures and social conventions all while exploring worlds that are both incredibly familiar and painfully foreign.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (824 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

7.13 avg 6 episodes 7.3 → 7.2 22 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Jazz Age	7.3	72
2	The Wellness Institute	7.0	48
3	Follow Your Dreams	6.9	36
4	Men Only	7.1	36
5	There Has Been a Murder!	7.3	35
6	Nick + Nicola	7.2	29

Season 2 (2019)

7.72 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 7.5 26 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	19:58	8.0	29
2	Nick's World Famous Jazz Club	7.7	23
3	Summer of Love	7.9	21
4	Timebender	7.6	20
5	Bad Juju	7.6	19
6	By Any Means Necessary	7.5	20

Timewasters (2017)

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