TV series

CAU*GHT

2023 · 1 season

A fast, silly military spoof that skewers viral fame and politics with broad, cynical jokes and an easygoing vibe.

Tagline: They have a captive audience.
Overview: Four Australian soldiers are sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers reach celebrity status, they realise that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, cynical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Media, celebrity, war, politics
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 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
war
politics
identity
Places: military
wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild