TV series

Hank Zipzer

2014–2016 · 3 seasons

A cheerful, mischievous school comedy that turns everyday problems into playful escapades, always ending on a warm, optimistic note.

Overview: 12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!
How it feels: Light, warm, whimsical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, family, identity, coming-of-age
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 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: friendship
family
identity
coming-of-age
education
Places: school
big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none