TV series

Decoys

2020 · 1 season

A gentle, quirky mockumentary that finds warmth and absurdity in small-town hobbyists chasing a gloriously unimportant prize.

Tagline: May the best duck win.
Overview: Five duck decoy carvers from Alberta pursue their dreams of winning the illustrious (their words) Northern Alberta Carving Cup.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, friendship, work, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 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: ambition
friendship
work
identity
class
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild