TV series

The Young Ones

1982–1984 · 2 seasons

A chaotic, surreal barrage of slapstick and fourth-wall breaks that feels like a live-action cartoon for grown-ups.

Overview: The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time anarchist, Neil the worried hippy, and Mike the ladies' man (at least he is in his mind).
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and cynical. Relentless and easy to follow.
About: Class, politics, friendship, identity
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
politics
friendship
identity
rebellion
Places: home
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild