TV series

Never Better

2008 · 1 season

A cringe-inducing, self-absorbed comedy that makes you squirm as much as it makes you laugh.

Overview: Black comedy series centred on Keith Merchant, a recovering alcoholic, as he makes his way through his new sober life.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, family, identity, obsession
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
family
identity
obsession
guilt
Places: suburbs
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild