Bloods is a British comedy television series created by Samson Kayo and Nathan Bryon. It stars Kayo and Jane Horrocks in the lead roles as paramedics based at the fictional South Hill ambulance station, as they deal with emergency medical calls. The first series premiered on 5 May 2021 on Sky Comedy. In August 2021, it was renewed for a second series, which was released in two parts, with the first part premiering on 16 March 2022, while the second premiered on 1 September. In October 2022, it was renewed for a third series, but the decision was ultimately reversed the following week.
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Samson Kayo initially created a comedy short for Sky titled New Bloods in 2018. Following its success, the six-episode first series of Bloods was commissioned. The series was filmed on location across South London, primarily in Lewisham. Research for the series involved meeting with medical professionals including two of Kayo's friends who are paramedics to try and set the right tone, to reflect the detached 'gallows humour' but also the unusual personal lives of responders.
In August 2021, it was renewed for a second series. In October 2022, it was renewed for a third series but the decision was ultimately reversed the following week.
The first series premiered on 5 May 2021 on Sky Comedy. The first half of the second series premiered on 16 March 2022 and the second half premiered on 1 September 2022.
Sean O'Grady of The Independent gave the show five stars, calling it "a magnificent paramedic comedy full of gallows humour". The series received a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.
Lucy Mangan for The Guardian gave the series three out of five stars, arguing that "the charm of Kayo and Horrocks make the otherwise laugh-free show worth watching"
Bloods was nominated for two Royal Television Society scripted comedy awards, and three BAFTA awards. Series 2 was nominated for the Rose d'Or award in 2022.