Fishing with John
"Life is so beautiful. Every breath... everyday of our lives... ahhh... fishing."
Created by John Lurie
On IFC
A gently absurdist travelogue where a musician and his friends pursue fishing in exotic locations with no expertise, finding beauty and philosophical meandering in the incompetence.
Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.
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Is Fishing with John scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Fishing with John easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Fishing with John violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Fishing with John sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Does Fishing with John leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Fishing with John
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fishing with John
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fishing with John, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fishing with John, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fishing with John, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
