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Dad's Army

Name: Dad's Army
Genre: Comedy, War & Politics
Released: 1968-07-31
Cast: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley

1968 | 9 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, War & Politics

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With rough reviews, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Malcolm in the Middle, start here.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone, intense.
The pace: 9 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1968: an older pace and style.

Introducing the Walmington-On-Sea home guard. During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 237K people sought it out in the past year