TV series

Psychoville

2009–2011 · 2 seasons

A queasy, hilarious descent into British oddity, where every laugh comes with a shiver and nothing is quite what it seems.

Overview: Five strangers receive blackmail notes from an anonymous source, leading them on a dark and surreal journey as their lives unravel, featuring bizarre characters like a man-child, a one-handed clown, and a blind millionaire.
How it feels: Dark, absurd, eerie and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, isolation, deception, guilt
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
isolation
deception
guilt
madness
Places: big city
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild