Brass Eye
Created by Chris Morris
On Channel 4
A savage, surreal satire that weaponizes absurdist comedy to expose hypocrisy and moral panic in British institutions and media.
Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.
Genres
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Brass Eye easy watching? No. Less comforting than 100% of series.
Does Brass Eye leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 100% of series.
Is Brass Eye one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 100% of series.
Is Brass Eye sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Brass Eye scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Brass Eye violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Brass Eye, and what each one shares →
Like Brass Eye
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Brass Eye
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Brass Eye, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Brass Eye, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Brass Eye, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
