Catch-22
There's only no way out.
Created by David Michôd, Luke Davies
On Hulu
A darkly comic, philosophically dense adaptation of Heller's novel that uses absurdist logic and bureaucratic nightmare to interrogate the madness of war and the impossibility of escape.
Pianosa Island, Italy, World War II. Bombardier John Yossarian tries to fulfill his duty, maintain sanity and return home as soon as possible, but incompetence and bureaucracy constantly stand in his way.
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Is Catch-22 scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Is Catch-22 easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Catch-22 leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Catch-22 sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Catch-22 violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Catch-22
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Catch-22, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Catch-22, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Catch-22, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
