Mrs Brown's Boys

2011·Show
26Episodes in5Seasons

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Very funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1
  • Tension1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Meta Narrative5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing4
  • Cinematography3
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

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About

Mrs. Brown's Boys is a British-Irish award winning sitcom created by and starring writer and performer Brendan O'Carroll. The show is based on O'Carroll's stage plays about the character Agnes Browne, which were developed from books and straight-to-DVD films. The sitcom continues the stories of Agnes, now with the shortened surname "Brown", and her family who are played by real life close friends and family of O'Carroll's. After being slated by critics, the show has become a ratings success in both Ireland, where it is set, and the United Kingdom, where it is recorded. On 29 December 2012 the show began its third series. Mrs Brown's Boys is a co-production among BBC Scotland, BocPix and RTÉ.
Broad Irish HumorSitcomFamily ComedyCharacter-DrivenMeta-HumorWorking ClassComfort ViewingSlapstick

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Questions about Mrs Brown's Boys

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Where can I stream Mrs Brown's Boys legally?

Mrs Brown's Boys is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mrs Brown's Boys worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mrs Brown's Boys rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Mrs Brown's Boys have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 26 episodes.

When did Mrs Brown's Boys air?

It ran from 2011 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is Mrs Brown's Boys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mrs Brown's Boys?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mrs Brown's Boys in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mrs Brown's Boys use?

No Fourth WallJerk with a Heart of GoldRunning GagFlash StepForeign RemakeLeft the Background Music OnScript BreakingThe DitzBrick JokeBreaking the Fourth WallBritish BrevityGenre Savvyand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Mrs Brown's Boys, including No Fourth Wall, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Running Gag.

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