Drop the Dead Donkey

Name: Drop the Dead Donkey
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1990-08-09
Cast: Neil Pearson, Victoria Wicks, Susannah Doyle, David Swift, Stephen Tompkinson

1990 | 6 seasons | 24 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved The Office or The Office, start here.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 24 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.

How it earned its rating

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Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 56K people sought it out in the past year