Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
Created by Peter Kay
On Channel 4
A warm, character-driven comedy about two bumbling friends on a road trip, built on affection and absurdist humour rather than plot or stakes.
Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere is the much-loved sequel to Peter Kay's critically-acclaimed comedy series, "Phoenix Nights". Written by and starring Peter Kay and Patrick McGuinness, this six-part comedy/drama series is the story of clueless Phoenix Club bouncers Max (Kay) and Paddy (McGuinness), as they escape clubland in their prized motor-home and take to the open highway.
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Questions people ask
Is Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Does Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
