This Country -

Premise:
Set in a small rural village in England, “This Country” is a mockumentary-style comedy series that focuses on the daily lives and antics of cousins Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe. The two youngsters, faced with limited career opportunities and even more limited social activities, try to make the most out of their humdrum existence in the countryside.

Main Characters:

Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper) – A tomboyish young woman who is often the instigator of various schemes and pranks.
Kurtan Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper) – Kerry’s cousin, more introspective but equally caught in the mundane rural life.

Themes:
“This Country” explores the themes of rural life, youth disillusionment, and the comedy inherent in life’s mundane moments. It’s a satire of the idyllic countryside existence, highlighting the sometimes excruciating banality and lack of opportunity that can come with it, all while offering a tender look at its characters’ lives.

Critical Consensus & Rating:
4.7/5. Critics laud the series for its nuanced characters, hilarious dialogue, and a refreshingly honest look at rural life. Its ability to find humor in the ordinary is often cited as its strongest point. Some critics have mentioned that the slow pace might not be for everyone, but the character development and comedic timing generally receive high marks.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The show is rated TV-14 for its language, thematic elements, and some crude humor.

Broadcast Details:
“This Country” originally aired on BBC Three and later on BBC One in the UK. The show ran from 2017 to 2020.

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