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The Optimist

1983 · 2 seasons

A gentle, wordless romp where well-meaning chaos unfolds through slapstick and dreamlike fantasy, easy to enjoy without following dialogue.

Genres
Comedy
Overview
Meet The Optimist. A guy who has big dreams in life yet creates problems and confusion wherever he goes. He means well, but in this dialogue-free comedy series he manages to leave a trail of chaos across Hollywood and London.
How it feels
Light, whimsical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Identity, ambition, freedom, survival
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour8
Realism4
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity2
Emotional weight2

Cast

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  • The Roku Channel
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

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Details

Genres
comedy
Written by
Richard Sparks
Starring
Enn Reitel, Ian McNeice
Length
2 seasons, 13 episodes
Country
United States of America

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