Barely. Less sad than 80% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does Lovejoy leave you hopeful?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Lovejoy

Name: Lovejoy
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1986
Rating: 7.402
Cast: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Malcolm Tierney, Caroline Langrishe

In the shady world of antiques, Lovejoy has a knack for finding the truth.

Created by Ian La Frenais, Jonathan Gash

On BBC One

1986–19946 seasons73 episodes50 min7.4 / 10

A charming, episodic romp through the antiques trade with a likeable rogue protagonist whose supernatural eye for authenticity drives mysteries that resolve within the hour.

The adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he has a reputation as a “divvie”, a person with an almost supernatural powers for recognising exceptional items as well as distinguishing genuine antique from clever fakes or forgeries.

Clusters

Absurdist Comedy, Affectionately Chaotic Gentle Warmth, Ordinary Belonging Warmhearted Ensembles, Gentle Hearts Warmth Through Found Family Comedy

Genres

Comedy Drama Mystery

Keywords

Antique Dealer Rogue

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Lovejoy easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Lovejoy sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Lovejoy violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Does Lovejoy leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Lovejoy 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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