Gap Year

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  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 7.0  (774)

Gap Year is a British comedy-drama series created by Tom Basden, which premiered on E4 in February 2017. The series follows a group of young adults on a backpacking trip across Asia, as they seek to discover themselves and find their place in the world. The show's main characters are Sean (played by Anders Hayward) and Dylan (played by Ade Oyefeso), two childhood friends from England who embark on a gap year trip to China before university. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, including May (played by Alice Lee), an American expat who becomes Sean's love interest; Ashley (played by Brittney Wilson), a Canadian traveler who Dylan befriends; and Greg (played by Tim Key), an eccentric British expat who becomes their guide and mentor.

Throughout the series, the group faces a variety of challenges and adventures, from getting lost in the streets of Bangkok to being caught up in a revolution in Myanmar. Along the way, they grapple with issues such as cultural differences, relationships, and finding their purpose in life.

One of the strengths of Gap Year is its focus on character development. Each of the main characters undergoes a journey of self-discovery throughout the series, learning more about themselves and their place in the world. Sean, for instance, begins as a somewhat naive and sheltered young man, but gradually gains confidence and independence as he navigates the challenges of the trip. Dylan, meanwhile, struggles with his identity as a mixed-race individual, and wrestles with cultural expectations and preconceptions.

The show is also notable for its diverse cast, which includes actors from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity is reflected in the themes and issues explored in the show, which touch on universal human experiences such as love, loss, and friendship, while also acknowledging the complexities of cultural identity and difference.

Overall, Gap Year is a lighthearted and enjoyable series that offers a fresh take on the classic backpacking adventure story. Its blend of comedy and drama, along with its well-drawn characters and diverse cast, make it a standout addition to E4's lineup.

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Seasons
Nepal: The End
8. Nepal: The End
April 13, 2017
Dylan is taken to a Buddhist monastery after a surprise meeting with Sam Bevan, the vengeful travel writer he impersonated in Vietnam, and Ashley and Sean confront their feelings.
Penang: The Shoot
7. Penang: The Shoot
April 6, 2017
The gang sign up to be extras in a Malaysian zombie film and Greg finally gets to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a policeman. May gets an unexpected opportunity to reconnect with her Chinese roots, while the love triangle between Sean, Ashley and Dylan reaches an explosive climax.
Kuala Lumpur: The Expats
6. Kuala Lumpur: The Expats
March 30, 2017
The gang head to Kuala Lumpur to visit Greg's old school friend Jotty. Greg gets a job opportunity too good to refuse. May's decision to sow her wild oats backfires, and Ashley receives some bad news from college. Dylan tries to save his friendship with Sean, while Greg and Jotty face off in an epic, high-stakes squash match.
Malaysia - The Trek
5. Malaysia - The Trek
March 23, 2017
The gang go on a trek and get lost in the jungle. Lauren discovers the truth about Dylan and Ashley, Sean receives some unexpected romantic attention, while Ashley bonds with an off-beat French trekker. Greg gets bitten by a tick, temporarily loses his hearing and gets a bit shouty. With tensions bubbling over, and Greg in emotional meltdown, it's make or break time for the gang.
Thailand - The Full Moon
4. Thailand - The Full Moon
March 16, 2017
Greg leads the gang to a legendary Full Moon Party in Thailand, but an unexpected face from the past turns up and threatens to ruin everyone's fun. When May gets a tummy bug, Ashley resorts to desperate measures to ensure that May's sickness doesn't affect her and Sean's wild party plans. And a moment of unexpected romance provokes Dylan into doing something rash.
Vietnam - The Orphanage
3. Vietnam - The Orphanage
March 9, 2017
May and Ashley decide to do some good by volunteering at an orphanage in rural Vietnam, but May is surprised to discover that volunteering actually involves hard work... Dylan and Sean claim to be travel writers to blag a top room in a luxury hotel. Sean tries to heat things up between him and Ashley, with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Greg tries to move on from his ex-wife by pursuing a nurse at the orphanage.
China - The Wedding
2. China - The Wedding
March 2, 2017
May has to go to a cousin's wedding in Hangzhou, and Ashley insists that Greg and Dylan tag along. Meanwhile, Sean hitches a lift with two creepy newlyweds, who think he can help them spice things up.
China - The Wall
1. China - The Wall
February 23, 2017
Sean is horrified to discover Dylan's secret plan threatens to derail their 'lads holiday' to China, but things start to look up when they meet two American girls, Ashley and May
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  • Premiere Date
    February 23, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (774)
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