TV series

Backwash

2010 · 1 season

A loose, silly comedy that ambles through absurd situations with a laid-back, joke-a-minute vibe.

Overview: The tale of three slacker friends and the adventures that ensure after one of them inadvertently robs a bank armed only with a large salami.
How it feels: Absurd, light, satirical and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, crime, deception, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 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: friendship
crime
deception
identity
loyalty
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild