Life's Too Short
Created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Warwick Davis
On BBC Two
A sharp, irreverent mockumentary comedy about a struggling actor navigating showbiz indignities, built on cringe humour and direct-to-camera commentary.
Life's Too Short is a British sitcom mockumentary created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is as described by Gervais, about "the life of a showbiz dwarf".
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Is Life's Too Short violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Life's Too Short scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Life's Too Short leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Life's Too Short sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Life's Too Short easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Life's Too Short
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Life's Too Short
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Life's Too Short, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Life's Too Short, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Life's Too Short, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
