TV series

The Running Mate

2007 · 1 season

A wry, low-key Irish political comedy that ambles through small-town campaign chaos with dry humour and a gentle human touch.

Overview: In Kerry, Ireland, a candidate for political office forms an alliance with an unlikely partner when his campaign is not going according to plan.
How it feels: Satirical, light, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Politics, class, identity, ambition
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
class
identity
ambition
friendship
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild