The Revolution Will Be Televised

2012·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

The Revolution Will Be Televised is a British television satire show, which was first screened on BBC Three in August 2012. Writing for The Guardian, Sam Wollaston said it's "Sacha Baron Cohen with a bit more substance then, or Mark Steel with a few more laughs". At the 2013 British Academy Television Awards, the show won the Bafta for the Best Comedy Programme.
British Political SatireSketch ComedyCringe HumorSocial CommentaryImmersive PerformanceSharp WitCurrent Affairs ParodyAward-Winning ComedyBold & Provocative

Crew

Written by:
Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein, Joe Wade
Produced by:
Mark Talbot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is The Revolution Will Be Televised worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Revolution Will Be Televised rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Revolution Will Be Televised have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes and is still in production.

When did The Revolution Will Be Televised air?

It started in 2012 and is still in production.

What language is The Revolution Will Be Televised in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does The Revolution Will Be Televised use?

Not So Above It AllMood WhiplashJerkassCaption HumourBlack ComedyDon't Explain the JokeEat the RichDistinction Without a DifferenceParody Names

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Revolution Will Be Televised, including Not So Above It All, Mood Whiplash, Jerkass.

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