TV series

Gap Year

2017 · 1 season

A breezy, sunlit backpacking romp that coasts on banter and mishaps, occasionally dipping into earnest growing-up moments.

Overview: It’s the story of British lads Dylan and Sean, childhood friends who have drifted apart, who initially set out to backpack through China but end up taking on the whole continent.
How it feels: Light, earnest, whimsical and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, coming-of-age, identity, love
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 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
coming-of-age
identity
love
survival
Places: road trip
big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild