TV series

The Old Guys

2009–2010 · 2 seasons

A gentle, witty sitcom that ambles through suburban life with mild absurdity and warmth, easy to watch and quietly amusing.

Overview: The Old Guys is a British comedy television series that revolves around two aging housemates: Tom Finnan and Roy Bowden. The pair live across the street from Sally, whom they both find attractive. Tom moved in with Roy after Roy's wife Penny deserted him. Baby boomer Tom has little in life but his daughter Amber, who is dating Steve. Roy is a suburban pensioner who believes that he is one of the country's leading intellectuals.
How it feels: Light, satirical, warm and absurd. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Aging, friendship, love, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
absurdstrength 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
love
family
identity
Places: suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild