The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies fingerprintFunny, immersive world, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Plenty of cringe comedy and dark humor
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Standout characters, performances, and dialogue
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Plenty of cringe comedy and dark humor
Expect plenty of cringe comedy and dark humor.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and society.
Standout characters, performances, and dialogue
The characters, performances, and dialogue stand out.
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.
1 season
It has 1 season with 5 episodes.
Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies much the same way.
It ran from 2023 to 2023 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
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