TV series

Black Tie Affair

1993 · 1 season

A breezy, self-aware spoof that gently mocks noir tropes while keeping the mystery light and the jokes constant.

Overview: Black Tie Affair is an American crime drama spoof that aired from May 29 until June 19, 1993.
How it feels: Satirical, light, cynical and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, deception, crime, obsession
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 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: mystery
deception
crime
obsession
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: comedy, crime
Created by: Jay Tarses
Starring: Bradley Whitford, Patrick Bristow, Kate Capshaw, Alison Elliott, John Calvin, Maggie Han, John Cothran
Length: 1 seasons, 13 episodes, 30 min each
Network: NBC
Country: United States of America
Languages: English