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Young Person's Guide to History

2008·Show
2Episodes in1Season

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No stream option in US yet.

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Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Scare4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy2
  • Wonder2
  • Pathos1

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

History, politics, and society

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Standout visual style and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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Episode ratings

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About

Young Person's Guide to History is a two-part television special produced by Funny Garbage, the creators of Saul of the Mole Men, and features most of the same actors and creative team. It was originally titled Thomas Jefferson American Phantasm.
Absurdist ComedyHistorical SatireAdult Swim SeriesAvant-Garde HumorExperimental TelevisionSurrealCult Classic PotentialBizarre & UnsettlingSocial CommentaryNiche Audience

Crew

Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Young Person's Guide to History worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Young Person's Guide to History rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Young Person's Guide to History have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes.

When did Young Person's Guide to History air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Young Person's Guide to History in?

English

It was made in English.