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The Savage Eye

2009 – nowShow4 seasons24 episodes

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

Summary

The show is a satirical and often surreal examination of subjects close to the hearts of the Irish people. It takes the form of a fake anthropological documentary as if made by British television.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, romance or warmth.

Shows with

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Facts

November 23, 2009 · June 9, 2014 · Still running

First aired
November 23, 2009
Latest episode
June 9, 2014
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 24 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland

Tropes

Female Misogynist, Pedophile Priest, Heteronormative Crusader +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Savage Eye worth watching?"

Questions about The Savage Eye

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Savage Eye worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.8).

How long does it take to watch The Savage Eye?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.

Will The Savage Eye make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Is The Savage Eye plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Savage Eye use?

Female MisogynistPedophile PriestHeteronormative CrusaderBestiality Is DepravedSurreal HumorAnswer CutPunSir Swears-a-LotEven Evil Has StandardsPolice Are UselessBreathless Non SequiturUnusual Euphemismand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Female Misogynist, Pedophile Priest, and Heteronormative Crusader.