Pistol
Pistol Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
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"Punk's chaos, style, and self-destruction on fast-forward"
This miniseries traces the chaotic birth of the Sex Pistols, from scrappy London kids to the band that detonated punk rock onto an unsuspecting Britain. Told mostly through guitarist Steve Jones' eyes, it barrels through gigs, tabloid scandals, and infighting with manic energy, style, and a killer soundtrack. Danny Boyle directs with his usual kinetic flair, all quick cuts and needle drops, capturing the era's grubby glamour. It's less a measured history lesson than an adrenaline shot, prioritizing mood and rebellion over nuance, and it moves fast enough that you either get swept up or feel a bit battered by it.
the kinetic recreation of punk's explosive arrival and the raw, unpolished energy of its young cast.
you want measured historical accuracy rather than Danny Boyle's stylized, hyperactive take on events.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Track 1: The Cloak of Invisibility | 7.3 | 467 | 45 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Track 2: Rotten | 7.7 | 420 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Track 3: Bodies | 7.8 | 393 | 55 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Track 4: Pretty Vaaayc**t | 7.8 | 352 | 56 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Track 5: Nancy and Sid | 7.5 | 331 | 55 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Track 6: Who Killed Bambi? | 7.5 | 324 | 52 min |