TV series

Some Assembly Required

2014–2016 · 3 seasons

Bright, silly, gag-driven fun where kids run a toy company and every scheme goes cheerfully wrong; effortless, low-stakes viewing.

Overview: When fourteen-year-old Jarvis Raines gets a chemistry set from his Aunt Marlene for Christmas, he assumes it's just another boring gift. Boy is he wrong! The contents create a chemical reaction that destroys his houseso much for a Merry Christmas! After getting not even an apology from the manufacturer, Knickknack Toys, Jarvis takes them to court, wins, and ends up owning the company!
How it feels: Light, whimsical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, work, ambition, found family
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 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
work
ambition
found family
coming-of-age
Places: workplace
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none