TV series

The Greatest Event in Television History

2012–2014 · 1 season

A breezy, deadpan lark that turns fussy TV nostalgia into a silly, affectionate in-joke you can dip into.

Overview: Adam Scott is determined to make the greatest event in television history by remaking the opening sequences of TV shows.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Media, celebrity, art, obsession
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 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: media
celebrity
art
obsession
friendship
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild