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Rising Damp

1974·Show
28Episodes in4Seasons
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Classic British SitcomCharacter-Driven ComedyLandlord-Tenant DynamicsWitty DialogueSocially Awkward HumorEnduring CharactersHumorous MisunderstandingsBedsit LifeQuintessential British Humour

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rising Damp

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Is Rising Damp worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rising Damp rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Rising Damp have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 28 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Rising Damp air?

It ran from 1974 to 1978 and has ended.

What language is Rising Damp in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Rising Damp?

5AUCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rising Damp in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rising Damp use?

The AceAdaptational Location ChangeAdaptational Name ChangePet the DogLove TriangleBritish BrevityCon ManFauxreignerUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistAwful Wedded LifeChuck Cunningham SyndromeMistaken for Gayand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Rising Damp, including The Ace, Adaptational Location Change, Adaptational Name Change.