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  • TV-14
  • 2016
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (1,587)

Borderline is a sitcom television series that aired on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2017. Starring Ralf Little, Jamie Michie, and Liz Kingsman among others, the show follows the lives of the staff at Northend Airport, a fictional airport located near London. The show is a mockumentary and was created by Michael Orton-Toliver.

The series revolves around the eccentric and misfit staff of the fictional Northend Airport. The show focuses on the day-to-day operations of the airport and the characters' relationships with each other. The central character of the show is Chief Immigration Officer Clive, played by Ralf Little. He is an ambitious and competitive character, who is always trying to win the Employee of the Month award.

Alongside Clive, several other characters make up the ensemble cast. These include Andy, the naive and optimistic security guard; Grant, the incompetent head of customer services; and Jeffries, the lazy and apathetic baggage handler. Other characters include Seetal, a hapless airport cleaner, and Proctor, the airline liaison officer who is always trying to make more profit for his company.

The show is filmed in a mockumentary style, with each episode following a day in the life of the airport staff. The show uses a lot of observational humor, often at the expense of the incompetent and hapless characters. The show also pokes fun at the bureaucracy and rules that govern the running of airports.

The show also features elements of romance and drama. The Chief Immigration Officer Clive is involved in a complex love triangle with colleague Lisa and his boss Barbara. Meanwhile, Andy is romantically interested in Seetal, and the two characters engage in a flirtatious relationship throughout the series.

The show is well-written and well-acted, with the cast delivering their lines with impeccable comic timing. The humor in the show is often described as dry and understated, with the show relying more on character interactions and observations than slapstick or physical humor.

Borderline received mixed reviews from critics when it first aired on Channel 5. Some praised the show for its unique blend of humor, while others criticized it for being too slow-paced and lacking in plot. Despite the mixed feedback from critics, the show gained a loyal following of fans who appreciated its quirky and offbeat style.

Overall, Borderline is an entertaining and amusing sitcom that offers a fresh take on workplace comedies. The show is a must-watch for fans of dry British humor and those looking for an alternative to traditional sitcoms. Its mockumentary style and hilarious cast of characters make it a standout comedy series that will keep viewers entertained from beginning to end.

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Seasons
Goodbyes
6. Goodbyes
September 6, 2016
Clive is leaving to join the police, but his colleagues have more important things on their minds. Proctor is concerned about a derogatory photo of her going viral, and Tariq and Andy are confused about their relationship.
Asylum
5. Asylum
August 30, 2016
The team deal with their first case of an asylum seeker. Dr Jamilah Apeloko is a highly respected university lecturer from Nigeria and the team resolve to do everything in their power to help her - even if it means working into the night...
Goodbye Charles
4. Goodbye Charles
August 23, 2016
The death of one of Northend's best mechanics throws Andy and Tariq in a quandary as they try to remember who he was. Meanwhile, Grant tries to get others to join in drowning his sorrow and Clive keeps dropping broad hints that he is expecting a surprise birthday party.
The Cop
3. The Cop
August 16, 2016
A detective from the London Met takes charge for the day.
The Hens
2. The Hens
August 9, 2016
Two rowdy drunks from a hen party give Clive a hard time. Grant falls for a beautiful Ukrainian, who isn't laughing at his jokes. Andy is trying to avoid Proctor and find a way to shed her 'no fun' image.
Profiling
1. Profiling
August 2, 2016
Chief Inspector Proctor is sent a set of new directives from the Home Office that amount to an instruction to carry out racial profiling. Stuck with having to persuade her team to adopt a set of rules that even she finds offensive or risk her job by angering her Home Office masters, in desperation she even tries to enlist support outside her department from the baggage handlers.
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  • Premiere Date
    August 2, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (1,587)