Extras
Big, big big, stars. And this guy.
Created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
A caustic, character-driven comedy about failed ambition and self-delusion, built on deadpan satire of celebrity culture and the gap between aspiration and reality.
Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.
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Questions people ask
Is Extras one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of series.
Is Extras sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Extras violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does Extras leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Extras easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Extras scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% 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.
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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 Extras, and what each one shares →
Like Extras
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Extras
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Extras, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Extras, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Extras, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
