TV series

Fred's Head

2008 · 1 season

A wry, offbeat animated sitcom that turns teenage angst into a parade of eccentric characters and dry, absurd humor.

Overview: The show is a glimpse into the whirlwind life of a teenager with serious reservations about the adult world. In the courses of his adventures, a multitude of eccentric characters pull him in all directions in search of his identity: a psychotic psychologist, an extremely odd best friend, an exotic lady immune to his charms, fashion trends devotees, and a horror film aficionado.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, absurd and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, family, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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: coming-of-age
identity
family
friendship
isolation
Places: big city
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild