TV series

The Crystal Cube

1983 · 1 season

A dry, deadpan spoof of earnest science broadcasting that rewards attention with sly absurdist jabs at media and genetics.

Overview: The Crystal Cube was a spoof science program, based on shows such as Tomorrow's World. The show was hosted by Jackie Meld (Dame Emma Thompson).
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, whimsical and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Media, science, class, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
science
class
identity
power
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild