Dad's Army
Created by Jimmy Perry
On BBC One
A warmly affectionate sitcom built on the ensemble dynamics of a bumbling Home Guard platoon, where the threat of invasion is the setup, not the substance.
Introducing the Walmington-On-Sea home guard. During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion.
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Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is Dad's Army easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Dad's Army sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Dad's Army violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Is Dad's Army scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does Dad's Army leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Dad's Army
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dad's Army
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dad's Army, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dad's Army, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dad's Army, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
