Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Created by Jimmy Perry

On BBC One

1968–19779 seasons77 episodes30 min7.4 / 10

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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  • 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.

38/ 100

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Rarity23

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Surprise47

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Love47

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Like Dad's Army

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Same Mood as Dad's Army

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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.

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