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Get Your Own Back
1991·Show
·188Episodes in13Seasons·
Get Your Own Back fingerprint
High energy, funny, light on feelings.
Energy
Spectacular and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Spectacle8
- Fast Pace7
- Adrenaline4
Heart
Nostalgic and wholesome
- Nostalgia9
- Wholesome8
- Hopefulness7
Humor
Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy
- Physical Comedy9
- Situational Comedy7
- Wit & Wordplay4
World
Games
Holds up on a rewatch.
- Rewatchability8
- World Immersion6
- Dialogue Centrality5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction6
- Acting6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Sound Centrality7
- Music Centrality6
Energy
HighSpectacular and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Get Your Own Back is spectacular and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Heart
LowNostalgic and wholesome
Emotionally, it's nostalgic, wholesome, and hopeful.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia9Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos1Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy0Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Humor
HighPlenty of slapstick and situational comedy
Expect plenty of slapstick and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy9Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumGames
Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around games. It holds up on a rewatch.
All world traits
- Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity0Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Gaming7Video games and game culture.
- Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Character Depth3Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity2Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Get Your Own Back was a British children's game show, which ran from 26 September 1991 to 31 March 2003. It has been presented throughout by Dave Benson Phillips with the addition of Lisa Brockwell as a co-host from 2001 to the programme's end in 2003.
Children's Game ShowBritish TelevisionSlapstick ComedyFamily EntertainmentMessy FunNostalgicAudience ParticipationComedic ChallengesEnergetic Host
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Is Get Your Own Back worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does Get Your Own Back have?
13 seasons
It has 13 seasons with 188 episodes.
When did Get Your Own Back air?
S1S2S3S4S5S6S7S8S9S10S11S12S13
It ran from 1991 to 2003 and has ended.
What language is Get Your Own Back in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does Get Your Own Back use?
Screw the Rules, I Make Them!Bait-and-SwitchButt-MonkeyKarma Houdini WarrantyClip ShowEarly-Installment WeirdnessCovered in GungeAll or NothingDriving GameCourtroom EpisodeBlack-and-White MoralityChristmas Episodeand 19 more
TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Get Your Own Back, including Screw the Rules, I Make Them!, Bait-and-Switch, Butt-Monkey.