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Not with a Bang
1990·Show
·7Episodes in1Season·
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Funny, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension4
- Fast Pace4
- Spectacle3
Heart
Melancholic
- Melancholy7
- Pathos6
- Romance3
Humor
Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor
- Dark Humor9
- Absurdist Humor8
- Satire & Parody8
World
Society and the future
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Rewatchability7
- Novelty7
Craft
Standout dialogue
- Dialogue Quality8
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
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
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of dark humor and absurdist humor
Expect plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor9Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor8Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody8Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy6Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor5Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumSociety and the future
Its world is built around society and the future.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Tech & Humanity6Human stories in a tech world.
- Politics5Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
All craft traits
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Not with a Bang was a short-lived British television sitcom produced by London Weekend Television in 1990. It ran for seven episodes, each 30 minutes long. The show was a dark science fiction comedy, focusing on the end of the human race on Earth. The title comes from the last line of T. S. Eliot's poem The Hollow Men "not with a bang, but a whimper".
Dark Sci-Fi ComedyExistential HumorBritish SatireApocalyptic ThemeSocial CommentaryPhilosophical ComedyBleak OutlookWitty DialogueShort-Lived Series
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Is Not with a Bang worth watching?
60
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What is Not with a Bang rated?
Strong language
Content advisories: strong language.
How many seasons does Not with a Bang have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 7 episodes.
When did Not with a Bang air?
S1
It ran from 1990 to 1990 and has ended.
What language is Not with a Bang in?
English
It was made in English.