TV series

Ideal

2005–2011 · 7 seasons

A grubby, trippy hangout where odd visitors drift through a smoky flat and jokes curdle into unease.

Overview: Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.
How it feels: Dark, absurd, cynical and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Crime, addiction, friendship, isolation
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
addiction
friendship
isolation
identity
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild