Cake

2019·Show

·47Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA·

6.6

–9.0

–39%

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Cake fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Fast Pace8
Spectacle6
Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Wonder5
Hopefulness4
Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

Absurdist Humor9
Situational Comedy7
Cringe Humor7

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

Novelty10
Rewatchability8
World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Direction9
Acting8
Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

Editing9
Visual Stylization9
Cinematography8

Energy

High

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Cake is fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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All heart traits

Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.

Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

High

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

Expect plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy.

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All humor traits

Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor7Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.

Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.

Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.

World

High

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

It holds up on a rewatch.

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All world traits

Novelty10Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Surrealism8Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Contemporary Realism6Modern, grounded storytelling.

Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.

Craft

High

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Non-linear Narrative7Time-shifts and structure play.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Meta Narrative5Stories about storytelling.
Intrigue4Curiosity and investigative pull.

Related traits

Novelty10Fresh ideas and invention.
Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.

Homage & Reference6Allusions to other works.

Style

High

Standout editing, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

Look and sound: the editing, visual style, and cinematography stand out.

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All style traits

Editing9Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization9Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.

Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

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A handcrafted assortment of bite-sized content served up to viewers as a tasty treat for the mind. Featuring a diverse array of narratives from storytellers both new and established, this carefully curated half-hour weekly showcase features both live-action and animated comedy programs of varied length that are equal parts thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, artistic, authentic and raw. (Not to mention, totally gif-able!)

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Actors

Mamoudou Athie

Jerome

Dhruv Uday Singh

Tree (voice)

Daniel Romero

Crypto Gabe

Dasha Nekrasova

Barbara

James O'Halloran

Mystery Man

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Cake legally?

Cake is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Spectrum On Demand. 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.