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The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer

1993·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
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IMDb7.8
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Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Scare3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder5
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout visual style and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer was a BBC TV sketch show written by and starring double act Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer. Its first series appeared in 1993 following the duo's move to the BBC after parting company with Channel 4. The show marked a continuation of Reeves & Mortimer's bizarre, anarchic and frequently silly comedy that they had first explored on Channel 4's Vic Reeves Big Night Out, with a number of important differences.
British Sketch ComedyAbsurdist HumorBizarre & UnconventionalPhysical ComedyCult ClassicSurreal & GrotesqueAvant-Garde ComedyNostalgic HumorDistinctive Visuals

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Is The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer have?

2 seasons

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

When did The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer air?

It ran from 1993 to 1995 and has ended.

What language is The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer?

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What tropes does The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer use?

The 'VerseCaught Up in a RobberyLe Film ArtistiqueVerbal TicUnusually Uninteresting SightOnce an EpisodeTertiary Sexual CharacteristicsEarly-Bird Cameo"Shaggy Dog" StoryThe NarratorCreepy High-Pitched VoiceThe Musicaland 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, including The 'Verse, Caught Up in a Robbery, Le Film Artistique.