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Portlandia

2011–2018 · 8 seasons

A breezy, laugh-out-loud sketch show that gently mocks hipster culture with affection and absurdity.

Created by: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Chris Ihlenfeldt

Overview: Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.

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Created by: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Chris Ihlenfeldt

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 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
class
media
art
friendship
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
mockumentary
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Humour	9
Realism	6
Romance	1
Tension	2
Darkness	2
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	2

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Genres: comedy
Created by: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel
Written by: Phoebe Robinson, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff, Karey Dornetto
Starring: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Chris Ihlenfeldt, Peter Giles, Justin Long, Gretchen Corbett, Greta Gerwig, Anna Gunn
Cinematography: Bryce Fortner, Joe Meade
Length: 8 seasons, 77 episodes, 22 min each
Network: IFC
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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