TV series

X Factor

2009–2011 · 2 seasons

A lively, hopeful talent show where hopefuls chase dreams through auditions and live performances, easy to watch and often uplifting.

Overview: X Factor is a Franco-Belgian television music talent show to find new singing talent after public auditions, intermediate tests, and live shows. The first series was broadcast on Mondays, from September to December 2009, on W9 and RTL-TVI. The second and last series was broadcast on Tuesdays, from March to June 2011, on M6 and RTL-TVI.
How it feels: Light, earnest, uplifting and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, music, identity, coming-of-age
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 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: ambition
music
identity
coming-of-age
celebrity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none