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Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars

1996·Show
6Episodes in1Season
IMDb8.1

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Kept in the background

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Agent Z And The Penguin From Mars was a 1996 Children's BBC sitcom, based on the book of the same name by Mark Haddon. The six episode series followed the exploits of Ben Simpson, played by Duncan Barton, and his friends Barney, played by Andrew McKay, and Jenks, played by Reggie Yates, who together formed the "Crane Grove Gang", named after the street where they lived. This was a society dedicated to playing ingenious practical jokes in an initiative called "Agent Z".
Children's Sitcom90s NostalgiaMischievous PranksWhimsical ComedyFriendship AdventuresEpisodic FunIngenious SchemesYouthful EscapismLighthearted

Crew

Written by:
Mark Haddon, Jeremy Front
Produced by:
Marilyn Fox

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Is Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars worth watching?

83
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars air?

It ran from 1996 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.