TV series

Fat Actress

2005 · 1 season

A cringe-comic blur of fact and fiction, watching a star lampoon her own image with improvised, self-deprecating flair.

Overview: Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, cynical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, celebrity, media, ambition
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
celebrity
media
ambition
work
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
unreliable narrator
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild