TV series

The Powers That Be

1992–1993 · 2 seasons

A sharp, fast-paced political satire with a cynical edge, offering easy laughs at the expense of Washington's elite.

Overview: The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, absurd and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Politics, power, family, corruption
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 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: politics
power
family
corruption
class
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild