TV series

Plastic Man

1999 · 1 season

A slow, uncomfortable study of a man's self-deception, watching his polished life crack apart with quiet dread.

Overview: A seemingly happily married, successful plastic surgeon embarks on a torrid affair with tragic consequences for his marriage and those close to him.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, guilt, obsession, family
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
guilt
obsession
family
morality
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong