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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

1976·Show
28Episodes in4Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Society, class and money, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Fantastically funny

Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin endures a midlife crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', Perrin gets his old job back and finds nothing has changed. He is eventually found out, and later finds success with a chain of junk shops. However, it becomes so successful that he feels he has created a monster and decides to destroy it.
British SitcomWorkplace ComedyMidlife CrisisSatiricalDark HumorSocial CommentaryCynicalNostalgicEccentric Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

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Is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 28 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?

Critics75
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin much the same way.

When did The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin air?

It ran from 1976 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?

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What tropes does The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin use?

Not That There's Anything Wrong with ThatAttending Your Own FuneralGiftedly BadSuicide by SeaThose Two GuysEmbarrassing Middle NameMadden Into MisanthropyPragmatic AdaptationAfter ShowLine-of-Sight AliasLarge HamCouch Gagand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, including Not That There's Anything Wrong with That, Attending Your Own Funeral, Giftedly Bad.