Blunt Talk

Blunt Talk

America's most trusted newsman. Maybe.

Created by Jonathan Ames

On STARZ

2015–20162 seasons20 episodes30 min6.7 / 10

A satirical workplace comedy about a flawed, self-deluding British broadcaster navigating Los Angeles media culture with irreverent humor and character-driven chaos.

A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

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  • Is Blunt Talk violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.

  • Does Blunt Talk leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Blunt Talk easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Blunt Talk scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is Blunt Talk sad? 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.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity72

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Blunt Talk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Blunt Talk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Blunt Talk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Blunt Talk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Blunt Talk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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