Going Postal

Going Postal

A tale of love and revenge... and stamps.

Created by Terry Pratchett

On Sky One

20101 season2 episodes90 min7.2 / 10

A witty, whimsical Discworld adaptation that pairs high-concept fantasy steampunk with comedic con-artistry and genuine warmth, sustained across a brief miniseries.

Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not always as they seem, and soon Lipwig is delivering mail for his very life!

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Questions people ask

  • Is Going Postal violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Does Going Postal leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Going Postal sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

  • Is Going Postal easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Going Postal scary? Somewhat. More 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.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Going Postal, and what each one shares →

Like Going Postal

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Going Postal

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Going Postal, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Going Postal, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Going Postal, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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