TV series

Fawlty Towers

1975–1979 · 2 seasons

A cringe-inducing farce where every attempt to keep up appearances spirals into humiliation and chaos.

Tagline: Don’t mention the war!
Overview: Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, cynical and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, identity, family, work
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
identity
family
work
deception
Places: workplace
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild