TV series

American Auto

2021–2023 · 2 seasons

A brisk, cynical workplace comedy that skewers corporate incompetence with light absurdity and an easy-watch ensemble vibe.

Tagline: Time to turn this company around.
Overview: In the headquarters of a major American automotive company in Detroit, a floundering group of executives at Payne Motors must adapt to the changing times or be sent to the junkyard.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, light and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Work, class, power, corruption
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 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: work
class
power
corruption
ambition
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild