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Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

2005·Show
14Episodes in2Seasons·NR

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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Violence2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia4
  • Catharsis3
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Society and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby is a satirical New Zealand television series, created and written by Danny Mulheron, Dave Armstrong and Tom Scott. It stars David McPhail as the titular Mr Gormsby, whose politically incorrect attitudes and "old school" teaching style clash and contrast with the environment at the fictional Tepapawai High School. The show pokes fun at the New Zealand education system but also at modern New Zealand social attitudes more generally. Two seasons have so far been made; the first was broadcast in 2005 on TV ONE in New Zealand and the ABC TV in Australia. The second series was shown in New Zealand in 2006 and in Australia, on ABC2, April 2008. DVDs of the series are sold in Australia through the ABC Shop. The program was filmed at two disused schools in the suburbs of Lower Hutt: the first season at Wainuiomata College and the second at Petone College.
Political SatireDark ComedyHigh School SettingControversial HumorSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven ComedyNew Zealand ProductionAnti-PCThought-Provoking HumorCringe Humor

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Is Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby worth watching?

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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 14 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby air?

It ran from 2005 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

What tropes does Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby use?

N-Word PrivilegesNew Zealand BrevityAirplane ArmsMolotov CocktailTeacher/Student RomanceUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistButch LesbianAsshole VictimTransparent ClosetDo Wrong, RightMeaningful EchoJerk with a Heart of Goldand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, including N-Word Privileges, New Zealand Brevity, Airplane Arms.