The Weekly with Charlie Pickering

2015·Show

·186Episodes in12Seasons·

6.4

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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Fast Pace8
Tension3
Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Hopefulness3
Catharsis3
Wholesome2

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

Satire & Parody10
Wit & Wordplay9
Dark Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Dialogue Centrality10
Novelty6
Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout dialogue and storytelling

Dialogue Quality9
Narrative Structure8
Direction7

Style

Standout editing

Editing8
Cinematography6
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

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Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Spectacle0Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy1Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Wonder0Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Humor

Very high

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

Expect plenty of satire and sharp wit.

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All humor traits

Satire & Parody10Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Wit & Wordplay9Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor7Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Absurdist Humor6Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.

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Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.

Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Its world is built around everyday modern life, politics, and society.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality10Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
World Immersion0Depth and sensory richness of setting.

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Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
Politics10Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Social Commentary10Perspectives on society and norms.

Pop Culture7References and cultural commentary.
Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.

Craft

Medium

Standout dialogue and storytelling

The dialogue and storytelling stand out.

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All craft traits

Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.

Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
Character Depth2Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.

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Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
Educational7Informative and instructive.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.

Style

Medium

Standout editing

Look and sound: the editing stand out.

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All style traits

Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality3The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality10Stories driven by conversation.
Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.

Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.

Who it's for

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About

News comedy show, tonight show and chat show all in one, allowing Charlie to return to his comedy roots while being a general nuisance to newsmakers, politicians and other charlatans.

News SatirePolitical ComedyTopical HumorCurrent Affairs AnalysisWitty & IncisiveDialogue-DrivenContemporary CommentaryInformative ComedyAustralian Television

Actors

Charlie Pickering

Self - Host

Adam Briggs

Self - Correspondent

Luke McGregor

Himself - Correspondent

Judith Lucy

Self - Correspondent

Kitty Flanagan

Self, Self - Correspondent

Tom Gleeson

Self, Self - Correspondent

Natalie Tran

Herself - Correspondent

Nath Valvo

Himself - Correspondent

Kamahl

Himself

Nina Oyama

Herself - Correspondent

Frank Woodley

Himself - Correspondent

Dane Simpson

Himself - Correspondent

Nazeem Hussain

Himself - Correspondent

Tony Armstrong

Himself - Correspondent

Trey Parker

Self

Matt Stone

Self

Karen Pence

Self (archive footage)

Miriam Margolyes

Self

Rhys Nicholson

Self

Zoe Coombs-Marr

Herself - Correspondent, Self

Greig Pickhaver

H.G. Nelson, H. G. Nelson

Damien Power

Sashi Perera

Ruby Wax

Richard Roxburgh

Ahir Shah

Rhys Darby

Barrie Cassidy

Himself - Correspondent

Margaret Pomeranz

Self, Herself - Correspondent

Guy Williams

Concetta Caristo

Self

Dave Hughes

Andy Zaltzman

Himself - Correspondent, Self

Guy Montgomery

Louisa Wall

Claire Hooper

Celeste Barber

Felicity Ward

Herself - Correspondent, Self

Casey Briggs

Russell Howard

Eric Bana

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Self

Noah Szto

Self

Geraldine Viswanathan

Self

Alex Ward

Self

Jimmy Barnes

Self

Alexei Toliopoulos

Self

Celia Pacquola

Self

Anthony Albanese

Self

Nick Cody

Self

Jacob Elordi

Self

Margot Robbie

Self

Kevin McCloud

Self

He Huang

Self

Hannah Gadsby

Self

Steph Tisdell

Self

Phil Wang

Self

Joanne McNally

Self

Anne Edmonds

Self

Crew

Written by:

Peter Jones

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Weekly with Charlie Pickering worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Weekly with Charlie Pickering have?

12 seasons

It has 12 seasons with 186 episodes and is still in production.

When did The Weekly with Charlie Pickering air?

S1S2S3S4S5S6S7S8S9S10S11S12

It started in 2015 and is still in production.

What language is The Weekly with Charlie Pickering in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

What tropes does The Weekly with Charlie Pickering use?

Lampshaded the Obscure ReferenceOnce an EpisodeSpit TakeMy Friends... and ZoidbergBait-and-SwitchJar PottyBanana PeelBankruptcy BarrelAmbiguous SyntaxPrefers Proper Names"Not Making This Up" DisclaimerThe Talk Show with Host Nameand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, including Lampshaded the Obscure Reference, Once an Episode, Spit Take.

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Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Satire & Parody

Politics

Social Commentary

Wit & Wordplay

Dialogue Centrality

Contemporary Realism

Dark Humor