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Burnistoun

2010 – 2012Show3 seasons18 episodes

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

Comedy sketch show set in the fictional Scottish town of Burnistoun near Glasgow. The show follows the exploits of characters such as an aspiring girl band and a serial killer who is unhappy at his portrayal in the local media.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for romance, big ideas or tears.

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Burnistoun episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Pilot, 6.8
  2. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.1
  3. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.0
  4. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.6
  5. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.4
  6. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.4
  7. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.2
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.9
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.3
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.2
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 7.8
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.4
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.5
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.7
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.2
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 7.9
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 7.7

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Iain Davidson
Written by
Iain Connell, Robert Florence
Produced by
Iain Davidson
Music by
Julian Corrie

Everyone

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Facts

March 1, 2010 · September 17, 2012 · Ended

First aired
March 1, 2010
Last aired
September 17, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Insane Troll Logic, The Bad Guys Are Cops, Verbal Tic +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Burnistoun?"

Questions about Burnistoun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burnistoun?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Burnistoun worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Burnistoun?

9 h

About 9 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2012.

Will Burnistoun make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Burnistoun?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Burnistoun use?

Insane Troll LogicThe Bad Guys Are CopsVerbal TicSchoolyard Bully All Grown UpWacky Marriage ProposalCharacter CatchphraseExcaliburEdgy Backwards Chair-SittingDa EditorGlory DaysDaydream SurpriseHow's Your British Accent?and 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Insane Troll Logic, The Bad Guys Are Cops, and Verbal Tic.