TV series

Slings & Arrows

2003–2006 · 3 seasons

A witty, bittersweet backstage comedy-drama that makes theatre politics feel both absurd and deeply moving.

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Overview: This darkly comic Canadian series follows the fortunes of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre troupe at the fictional New Burbage Festival, exposing the high drama, scorching battles, and artistic miracles that happen behind the scenes.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, melancholic and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Art, work, obsession, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
work
obsession
friendship
identity
Places: workplace
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild