TV series

The Coconuts

2008–2009 · 2 seasons

A broad, silly sitcom that plays its absurd premise for easy laughs and gentle jabs at race and family life.

Tagline: The funniest white family in South Africa is black!
Overview: A South African television sitcom which tells the story of a white family who transform into a black family after violating the burial grounds of an ancient tribe.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Race, family, identity, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 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: race
family
identity
class
deception
Places: suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild