TV series

Extreme Cheapskates

2012–2014 · 3 seasons

A breezy, voyeuristic parade of oddball penny-pinching stunts that plays like a light, slightly judgmental curiosity you can half-watch.

Overview: Follow some of the most peculiar self-proclaimed frugalistas as they go to radical lengths to save money. These extreme penny pinchers share their best money saving tips, from dumpster diving to excessive recycling to strict budgeting.
How it feels: Light, absurd, satirical and campy. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Greed, class, obsession, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
class
obsession
identity
family
Places: suburbs
big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: anthology
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild