TV series

The Show

1996 · 1 season

A scrappy, joke-dense workplace comedy that mines awkward racial friction for laughs, feeling dated but sharp-tongued.

Overview: A white writer joins the staff of a black television series.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, light and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Race, work, media, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
work
media
identity
class
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild

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