TV series

Brainiac: Science Abuse

2003–2008 · 6 seasons

A gleefully silly, explosion-filled romp that turns science into slapstick spectacle, perfect for switching off and laughing at the mayhem.

Overview: Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.
How it feels: Light, absurd, campy and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Science, media, education, violence
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 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: science
media
education
violence
celebrity
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
anthology
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild