TV series

The Other Guy

2017–2019 · 2 seasons

A sharp, self-deprecating comedy about messy heartbreak, mixing crude laughs with moments of genuine sadness.

Overview: A successful radio host deals with heartbreak like any young man: binge drinking, offensive behaviour, misuse of Class A substances and sexual entanglements.
How it feels: Cynical, melancholic, satirical and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Betrayal, love, friendship, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 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: betrayal
love
friendship
identity
healing
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild