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K-9 and Company
1981·Show
·1Episode in1Season·
K-9 and Company fingerprint
Low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension4
- Fast Pace4
- Spectacle3
Heart
Nostalgic
- Nostalgia9
- Hopefulness6
- Wholesome5
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Situational Comedy3
- Physical Comedy2
World
The future and mystery
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
- Intrigue7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography5
- Editing5
- Music Composition5
All energy traits
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia9Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy1Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumThe future and mystery
Its world is built around the future and mystery.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Tech & Humanity6Human stories in a tech world.
- Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Homage & Reference8Allusions to other works.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
A one-episode television pilot for a proposed 1981 spin-off of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features former series regulars Sarah Jane Smith, an investigative journalist played by Elisabeth Sladen, and K9, a robotic dog voiced by John Leeson. Both characters had been companions of the Fourth Doctor but they had not appeared together before. The single episode, A Girl's Best Friend was broadcast by BBC1 as a Christmas special on 28 December 1981 but was not taken up for a continuing series.
Sci-Fi MysteryDoctor Who Spin-offClassic British TVNostalgic CharmRobotic CompanionInvestigative PlotCult FollowingCharacter-Focused80s Television
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Questions about K-9 and Company
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Is K-9 and Company worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does K-9 and Company have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 1 episodes.
When did K-9 and Company air?
S1
It ran from 1981 to 1981 and has ended.
What language is K-9 and Company in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does K-9 and Company use?
Fright DeathtrapPolice Are UselessWhen the Clock Strikes TwelveSpotlight-Stealing TitleWho's on First?MundangerTown with a Dark SecretRace Against the ClockAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherSecret Circle of SecretsKid SidekickChristmas Episodeand 18 more
TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for K-9 and Company, including Fright Deathtrap, Police Are Useless, When the Clock Strikes Twelve.