TV series

Playing It Straight

2005–2012 · 2 seasons

A cheeky, gossipy guessing game where flirting and stereotypes collide, easy to watch and laugh along with.

Overview: The reality game show that throws down the ultimate gaydar gauntlet, with money at stake for the man who can 'play it straight'.
How it feels: Campy, light, satirical and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, sexuality, love, deception
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: campystrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 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: identity
sexuality
love
deception
friendship
Places: single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild