TV series

Mog

1985–1986 · 2 seasons

A wry, gentle sitcom that plays its absurd premise straight, offering low-stakes laughs and a quietly mischievous mood.

Overview: Mog was a British television comedy from 1985 and 1986 about a cat burglar living in a psychiatric hospital. It starred Enn Reitel as the title character, who is only faking insanity. It was based on Peter Tinniswood's 1970 novel of the same name. It was made for the ITV network by Central.
How it feels: Satirical, whimsical, cynical and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Deception, crime, madness, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 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
madness
identity
isolation
Places: hospital
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild