TV series

The Learning Curve of a Warlord

2018–2019 · 1 season

A chaotic, farcical ride through warlord politics, mixing slapstick comedy with sudden bursts of tension and camaraderie.

Overview: During the chaotic Warlord Era, an eccentric soldier has a sudden stroke of luck and is promoted seven ranks to Marshal. He, along with his three silly friends, do all sorts of bizarre things. Meanwhile, externally, three wild warlords are eyeing him like a tiger. Internally, he doesn't know whether any of his three wives are spies. Ultimately, a battle for hegemony unfolds, with shells flying and dilemmas between friends.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Power, betrayal, friendship, war
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 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: power
betrayal
friendship
war
identity
Places: military
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild