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My Hero

2000·Show
50Episodes in6Seasons

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first broadcast in February 2000, and concluding in September 2006. The series follows the antics of the dim-witted superhero "Thermoman", portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon in series one to five and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. In the United States it was shown on PBS and, briefly, BBC America. In Australia, UKTV offered re-runs of the first three series, while BBC Entertainment provided repeats for Scandinavia.
Classic British SitcomFamily-Friendly ComedySuperhero ParodyPhysical GagsWholesome HumorEveryday AnticsLighthearted EscapismQuirky Characters

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is My Hero worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does My Hero have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 50 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did My Hero air?

It ran from 2000 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is My Hero in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does My Hero use?

Drama-Preserving HandicapGilligan CutBirthday EpisodeImmoral JournalistThe Nth DoctorNarcissistSuper-BreathNot Dead, Just AsleepRefuge in AudacityFake "Better" Alternate TimelineApril Fools' PlotLet's Have Another Babyand 148 more

TV Tropes lists 160 storytelling tropes for My Hero, including Drama-Preserving Handicap, Gilligan Cut, Birthday Episode.