TV series

Nirvana the Band the Show

2007–2010 · 1 season

A scrappy, deadpan mockumentary that makes you cringe and laugh as two deluded friends chase a tiny dream with absurd commitment.

Tagline: Nothing like a good feeling.
Overview: Musicians Matt and Jay attempt to achieve their dream of playing at a small Toronto venue, the Rivoli, through a series of various schemes and publicity stunts.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, friendship, obsession, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
friendship
obsession
identity
media
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild