History of Swear Words
An education in expletives.
On Netflix
A brisk, irreverent educational comedy that treats profanity as cultural history, delivered with celebrity guests and high-spirited humor.
This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
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Questions people ask
Is History of Swear Words scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is History of Swear Words sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is History of Swear Words easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is History of Swear Words violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Does History of Swear Words leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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Like History of Swear Words
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as History of Swear Words
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like History of Swear Words, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like History of Swear Words, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like History of Swear Words, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
