TV series

A Grunt's Life

2017–2022 · 2 seasons

A wry, uncomfortable look at military life that mixes absurd humor with the quiet dread of moral compromise.

Overview: Lt. Murphy tries to deal with his own inhumanity while saving that of his men, and dreaming of killing his commanding officer.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, cynical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, morality, guilt, power
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
morality
guilt
power
friendship
Places: military
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild