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Dead Pixels

2019·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
75
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Dead Pixels fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Games, everyday modern life, and fantasy

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Meg, Nicky and Usman's lives all revolve around their obsession for the massively popular fantasy game Kingdom Scrolls, a mystical, magical and most importantly virtual world of wizards and wyverns. But when gaming n00b Russell bumbles into their team, the group find themselves increasingly forced to deal with the real world.
Gamer CultureBritish SitcomFantasy Game WorldFish-out-of-Water ComedyRelatable AwkwardnessEnsemble CastPop Culture ReferencesHumorous DialogueOnline Community

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dead Pixels

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dead Pixels legally?

Dead Pixels is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dead Pixels worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead Pixels rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Dead Pixels have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Pixels?

Critics78
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Dead Pixels much the same way.

When did Dead Pixels air?

It ran from 2019 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Dead Pixels in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Dead Pixels?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead Pixels in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dead Pixels use?

May–December RomanceOnline AliasTake That!Skewed PrioritiesPlaying CyranoShown Their WorkTime SkipAlcohol-Induced StupidityDulcinea EffectOnly Sane ManSeries Continuity ErrorAwful Wedded Lifeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Dead Pixels, including May–December Romance, Online Alias, Take That!.