TV series

Manchild

2002–2003 · 2 seasons

A wry, gentle comedy about middle-aged men clinging to youth, mixing light laughs with quiet pangs of regret.

Overview: Stockbroker Terry, art expert Patrick, orthodontist James and decking supremo Gary have been friends since their schooldays. Now, having all reached the age of 50, they are intent on reliving the freedom of their youth, buying hip new clothes and dating beautiful younger women, but despite their best efforts, the concerns of middle-age still catch up with them.
How it feels: Light, satirical, melancholic and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Aging, friendship, identity, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 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: aging
friendship
identity
class
love
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild