TV series

Lovejoy

1986–1994 · 6 seasons

A cosy, wry ramble through English country auctions and back lanes, carried by charm and mischief rather than peril.

Tagline: In the shady world of antiques, Lovejoy has a knack for finding the truth.
Overview: The adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he has a reputation as a “divvie”, a person with an almost supernatural powers for recognising exceptional items as well as distinguishing genuine antique from clever fakes or forgeries.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and cynical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Deception, crime, friendship, obsession
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
crime
friendship
obsession
justice
Places: countryside
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild