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Brass
1983·Show
Brass fingerprint
Very funny, immersive world, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension4
- Fast Pace4
- Adrenaline2
Heart
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
- Family Dynamics8
- Nostalgia5
- Romance4
Humor
Plenty of sharp wit and satire
- Wit & Wordplay9
- Satire & Parody9
- Situational Comedy6
World
History, society, and class and money
- Dialogue Centrality9
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
Craft
Standout dialogue and performances
- Dialogue Quality9
- Acting8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition5
All energy traits
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder0Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
Very highPlenty of sharp wit and satire
Expect plenty of sharp wit and satire.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay9Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy6Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
HighHistory, society, and class and money
Its world is built around history, society, and class and money.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism9Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.
Craft
HighStandout dialogue and performances
The dialogue and performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Meta Narrative6Stories about storytelling.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference7Allusions to other works.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality3The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.
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About
Brass is a British comedy-drama series created by John Stevenson and Julian Roach, and produced by Granada Television for ITV and eventually Channel 4. Satirising the working-class period dramas of the 1970s and the American supersoaps such as Dallas and Dynasty, Brass was unusual for ITV comedies of the time, as there was no laugh track and the humour deliberately kept extremely dry, using convoluted wordplay and subtle commentary on popular culture.
Set primarily in Utterley, a fictional Lancashire mining town in the 1930s, two feuding families—the wealthy Hardacres and the poor, working-class Fairchilds, who lived in a small terraced house rented from the Hardacre empire.
Satirical Comedy1930s British SettingClass StruggleFamily FeudsDry Witty HumorPeriod ParodySocial CritiqueDialogue-DrivenNorthern English Culture
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Questions about Brass
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Is Brass worth watching?
70
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Brass rated?
Strong language
Content advisories: strong language.
How many seasons does Brass have?
3 seasons
It has 3 seasons with 32 episodes of about 30 minutes each.
When did Brass air?
S1S2S3
It ran from 1983 to 1990 and has ended.
What language is Brass in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does Brass use?
Laughably EvilThrowing Off the DisabilitySelf-Made ManSex ComedyOrphanage of FearPlucky GirlLadykiller in LoveReally Gets AroundInterrupted IntimacyDroit du SeigneurOop NorthBluebloodand 40 more
TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Brass, including Laughably Evil, Throwing Off the Disability, Self-Made Man.