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Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema (2018–2021) on BBC Four

The answer: Concluded January 25, 2021.
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Network / streamer
BBC Four
Premiered
July 17, 2018
Ended
January 25, 2021
Runtime
~60 min per episode
TVMaze rating
7.2 / 10
3seasons
11episodes
7.2/ 10

About Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema

The show ended on January 25, 2021, on BBC Four. The series concluded after three seasons, with the final episode airing on that date.

Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema was a documentary series that aired from 2018 to 2021. It offered a detailed look at the art of cinema by analyzing the techniques and conventions behind various classic genres, including rom-coms, heist movies, coming of age stories, science fiction, and horror. Each episode focused on uncovering the ingredients that make a genre film successful and engaging for audiences.

The show was hosted by film critic Mark Kermode, who presented each episode as a personal exploration of film genres. It was a 60-minute program that aimed to deepen viewers' understanding of cinema through its examination of genre conventions and filmmaking techniques. The series holds a rating of 7.2 on TVMaze.

Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema episode schedule

11 aired

Aired · 11

DateEp.Title
January 25, 2021 S3·E3 Cult Movies
January 18, 2021 S3·E2 Pop Music Movies
January 11, 2021 S3·E1 British Comedy
April 2, 2020 S2·E3 Spies
March 26, 2020 S2·E2 British History Movies
March 19, 2020 S2·E1 Superheroes
August 14, 2018 S1·E5 Horror
August 7, 2018 S1·E4 Science Fiction
July 31, 2018 S1·E3 Coming of Age
July 24, 2018 S1·E2 The Heist
July 17, 2018 S1·E1 The Romcom

Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema cast