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Manchild

2002 – 2003Show2 seasons15 episodes

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Stockbroker Terry, art expert Patrick, orthodontist James and decking supremo Gary have been friends since their schooldays. Now, having all reached the age of 50, they are intent on reliving the freedom of their youth, buying hip new clothes and dating beautiful younger women, but despite their best efforts, the concerns of middle-age still catch up with them.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or warmth.

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Manchild episodes

2 seasons · 15 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Fiftysomething, 6.5
  2. S1 E2 Art, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 Marriage, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Jealousy, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Responsability, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 Swingers and Shakers, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 Four of a Kind, 7.4

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Audrey Cooke, David Evans
Written by
Nick Fisher

Everyone

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Facts

February 19, 2002 · April 15, 2003 · Ended

First aired
February 19, 2002
Last aired
April 15, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 15 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Women Are Wiser, Happily Married, Breaking the Fourth Wall +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Manchild worth watching?"

Questions about Manchild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Manchild worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.8).

How long does it take to watch Manchild?

8 h

About 8 hours: 15 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2003.

Will Manchild make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Manchild plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Manchild use?

Women Are WiserHappily MarriedBreaking the Fourth WallAmicable ExesUnreliable NarratorMay–December RomanceCatapult NightmareShirtless SceneConverse with the UnconsciousThe One That Got AwayGold DiggerCool Trainand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Women Are Wiser, Happily Married, and Breaking the Fourth Wall.