TV series

Crackanory

2013–2017 · 4 seasons

A cosy armchair storyteller lures you into sly, twisted little fables that turn dark and funny when you least expect it.

Overview: Crackanory is a storytelling television series aimed at adults, inspired by the popular children's series Jackanory. Each episode features two 15-minute tales narrated by contemporary comedians and actors, containing a mix of live action and animation and all read from the same oversized chair.
How it feels: Whimsical, dark, absurd and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, identity, death, obsession
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
identity
death
obsession
morality
Places: small town
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild