'Allo 'Allo!

'Allo 'Allo!

Created by Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

On BBC One

1984–19929 seasons82 episodes30 min7.8 / 10

A farcical, high-energy sitcom that mines World War II occupied France for slapstick comedy and double entendre, treating historical peril as the setup for absurdist workplace hijinks.

The misadventures of hapless cafe owner René Artois and his escapades with the Resistance in occupied France.

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Questions people ask

  • Is 'Allo 'Allo! easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is 'Allo 'Allo! sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Is 'Allo 'Allo! violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Does 'Allo 'Allo! leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is 'Allo 'Allo! scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity48

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like 'Allo 'Allo!, and what each one shares →

Like 'Allo 'Allo!

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 'Allo 'Allo!

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 'Allo 'Allo!, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 'Allo 'Allo!, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 'Allo 'Allo!, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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