TV series

Reno 911!

2003–2009 · 6 seasons

A gleefully silly, improvised mockumentary that feels like watching a police ride-along descend into chaos, full of cringe and laughs.

Overview: This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and light. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Corruption, crime, media, identity
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
crime
media
identity
work
Places: small town
workplace
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
found footage
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong