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Mike Bassett: Manager

2005·Show
6Episodes in1Season
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Very funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and satire

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality5

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About

The series picks up some time after Mike took England to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. The side's attempt at qualifying for the 2004 European Championships ended in disaster, resulting in Mike being sacked. Since then, a spell at Newcastle ended in similar fashion after getting them relegated two seasons in a row, while his returns to former clubs Norwich and then Colchester fared little better. Mike decides to retire, but at the last minute is offered the manager's job at Wirral County F.C., for whom his father was a player. They seem doomed to be relegated to the Football Conference. Not helping his job is the fact that the chairman is senile, the chief executive is eagerly awaiting relegation so that he can sell their ground and Karine isn't pleased with the idea of retiring in Ellesmere Port rather than Spain.
British Football ComedyCringe HumorMockumentary StyleSatirical Sports CommentaryDown-on-His-Luck ProtagonistBleakly AmusingRealistic & GrittyCharacter-Driven ComedyPost-Fame Struggles

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Is Mike Bassett: Manager worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mike Bassett: Manager rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Mike Bassett: Manager have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 133 minutes each.

When did Mike Bassett: Manager air?

It ran from 2005 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Mike Bassett: Manager in?

English

It was made in English.