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Up Pompeii!
1969·Show
Up Pompeii! fingerprint
Funny, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Adrenaline3
- Spectacle3
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Hopefulness6
- Nostalgia6
- Wholesome5
Humor
Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit
- Situational Comedy8
- Wit & Wordplay7
- Physical Comedy6
World
History
- Dialogue Centrality8
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Acting7
- Dialogue Quality7
- Direction6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing6
- Cinematography5
- Music Composition5
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension2Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy1Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of situational comedy and sharp wit
Expect plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy8Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy6Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity1Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue3Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity2Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality3The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality3Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
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About
Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two further specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991.
In ancient Pompeii, much-put-upon slave Lurcio navigates the chaotic lives of his owner's family
Classic British ComedyHistorical SatireSlapstick HumorInnuendo-Laden DialogueFarcical SituationsRoman SettingCharacter-Driven ComedyNostalgic ViewingQuirky CharactersLighthearted Entertainment
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Is Up Pompeii! worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Up Pompeii! rated?
Sexual content
Content advisories: sexual content.
How many seasons does Up Pompeii! have?
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 14 episodes of about 30 minutes each.
When did Up Pompeii! air?
S1S2
It ran from 1969 to 1970 and has ended.
What language is Up Pompeii! in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does Up Pompeii! use?
Identical GrandsonBreaking the Fourth WallRunning GagThe MovieDouble EntendreServile SnarkerBathing BeautyFinal Season CastingSubverted Rhyme Every OccasionCaptain ErsatzAmbiguously GayPunny Nameand 5 more
TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Up Pompeii!, including Identical Grandson, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Running Gag.