

The Take
Freddie Jackson is released from prison in 1984 having served a four-year sentence for armed robbery. His wife Jackie, who has been waiting for him on the outside in the mistaken belief that that he wants to go straight, soon finds herself disappointed: Freddie is in fact raring to get back into the game and has set his sights on becoming top dog in the East End underworld.
Where to watch The Take in United States
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Where is The Take streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Take
The Take is a 2009 English-language action & adventure and drama series created by Martina Cole. The cast is led by Shaun Evans, Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.
The Take was produced by Sky 1, Company Pictures, and Element Pictures. It was first aired on June 17, 2009, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Martina Cole
- First aired
- June 17, 2009
- Last aired
- July 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- Sky One
- Production
- Sky 1, Company Pictures, Element Pictures
The Take cast & crew
The Take was created by Martina Cole.
The cast features Shaun Evans as Jimmy, Tom Hardy as Freddie, Charlotte Riley as Maggie, Kierston Wareing as Jackie, Margot Leicester as Lena, and Brian Cox as Ozzy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ruth Barrett, cinematography is by Owen McPolin, and it was produced by Willow Grylls and Helen Flint.
Is The Take worth watching?
The Take holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 86 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy action & adventure and drama, The Take is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Take
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Cast of The Take

Shaun Evans
Jimmy

Tom Hardy
Freddie

Charlotte Riley
Maggie

Kierston Wareing
Jackie

Margot Leicester
Lena

Brian Cox
Ozzy

Jane Wood
Maddie

Steve Nicolson
Lewis

Sara Stewart
Patricia

David Schofield

Nicholas Day
Freddie Senior

Sam Vincenti
Fatik Nevzat
The Take — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Take in United States?
The Take is streaming on fuboTV in United States.
▸Is The Take on fuboTV?
Yes — The Take is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Take in?
The Take is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Take are there?
The Take has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is The Take rated?
The Take is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 86 ratings.











