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Ever Decreasing Circles

1984·Show
26Episodes in4Seasons
74
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Martin Bryce lives in a quiet suburban close with his wife Anne. He does his best to "organise" the leisure time of all of the other inhabitants of the close, running umpteen societies and doing "good works". He's is quite happy with his lot until Paul Ryman moves in next door.
British SitcomCharacter-Driven ComedySuburban LifeObsessive PersonalitiesGentle HumorRelatable AwkwardnessQuiet CharmLong-running SeriesClassic Television

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Is Ever Decreasing Circles worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Ever Decreasing Circles have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 26 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Ever Decreasing Circles air?

It ran from 1984 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is Ever Decreasing Circles in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Ever Decreasing Circles?

2GBIE

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What tropes does Ever Decreasing Circles use?

Curb-Stomp BattlePercussive MaintenanceBecause You Were Nice to MeCatchphraseCool CarManchildBritish BrevityThe CharmerMistaken for CheatingNot What It Looks LikeDisaster DominoesThe Aceand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Ever Decreasing Circles, including Curb-Stomp Battle, Percussive Maintenance, Because You Were Nice to Me.