{"id":126239,"date":"2023-08-09T21:53:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T02:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/07\/popetown-2005\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T12:36:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T18:36:27","slug":"shows-like-popetown-2005","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-popetown-2005\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Popetown (2005)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\"Popetown<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n

5.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 336 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The series follows the doodles and scribblings of a student at school during the daily lessons. His drawings depict the life of Father Nicholas, who lives in a Vatican City , he is charged with being the handler for the Pope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Morwenna Banks, Mackenzie Crook, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall
\nCreators:<\/strong> Isabelle Dubernet, \u00c9ric F\u00fchrer, Phil Ox
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1 season, 10 episodes, 24-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Popetown (2005)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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House of Fools (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1400 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Surreal sitcom with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. A series of anarchic affairs featuring the uninvited lodgers and guests that cause chaos and disruption in their home.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Matt Berry, Morgana Robinson
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2 seasons, 13 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Train Guy (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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9.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 175 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A commuter’s video conversations with work colleagues documenting the details of business, banter and life in the 21st century.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Bob Mortimer, Matt Berry
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1 season, 29 episodes, 1.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 394 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Mockumentary following aging rock star Brian Pern, former front-man of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group Thotch.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery, Rhys Thomas, Nigel Havers
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3 seasons, 12 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Detectorists (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 17067 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb the tedium by unearthing the fortune of a lifetime.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan
Creators:<\/strong> Mackenzie Crook
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Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

3 seasons, 19 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ordinary Lies (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1067 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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On the shop floor and in the offices of a motor showroom, desperation can lead to drastic solutions.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Cat Simmons, Jennifer Nicholas, Con O’Neill, Manjinder Virk
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Popetown was a television series that stirred quite a bit of controversy before even making it to the small screen. This animated satirical comedy takes a jab at religious and political institutions by setting its story within the walls of the Vatican, albeit a highly fictionalized version. The show, which was originally intended for the BBC in the United Kingdom, found itself at the center of a whirlwind of debate, leading to its eventual shelving in its home country. Despite this, Popetown managed to find an audience elsewhere, leaving a peculiar mark on the landscape of adult animation.<\/p>\n

The Premise of Popetown<\/h2>\n

At its core, Popetown encapsulates the daily goings-on inside a Vatican-like institution, but with a twist. The characters are exaggerated to the point of absurdity, with the central figures being a childish, tantrum-throwing Pope, corrupt cardinals, and a world-weary priest who serves as the voice of reason amidst the chaos. The show attempts to critique and satirize the power dynamics, hypocrisy, and corruption often associated with large, bureaucratic organizations, using the Catholic Church as its template.<\/p>\n

The Controversy Surrounding Popetown<\/h2>\n

Before its release, Popetown garnered significant attention, not for its humor or artistic merit but for the controversy it sparked. Religious groups, particularly within the Catholic community, condemned the show for its perceived mockery of the Church and its leaders. The outcry was so intense that the BBC decided not to air the series in the UK, citing a desire to avoid offending religious sensibilities. This decision led to a broader debate about censorship, freedom of expression, and the role of satire in society.<\/p>\n

Despite being shelared in its home country, Popetown found a life abroad. It was aired in countries like New Zealand and Germany, where it received mixed reviews. Some praised the show for its boldness and unique take on religious satire, while others criticized it for being heavy-handed and lacking in genuine humor.<\/p>\n

The Characters of Popetown<\/h2>\n

Popetown introduced audiences to a cast of characters that were as controversial as they were colorful. Here’s a brief overview:<\/p>\n