Attempt this ultimate quiz on dark comedy crime dramas

The Gentlemen is available for streaming on Netflix from March 8th, 2024.

Dark comedy crime dramas offer a unique blend of suspense, humour, and often moral ambiguity, captivating audiences with their unconventional storytelling and offbeat characters. These series delve into the gritty underworld of crime while infusing elements of wit and satire, creating a compelling and entertaining viewing experience. One notable example is Fargo inspired by the Coen Brothers' film of the same name. The series masterfully weaves together dark humour with complex crime narratives set against the backdrop of the snowy plains of the Midwest.

Another standout is Breaking Bad, which skillfully balances intense drama with moments of dark comedy. The series follows the transformation of a high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, into a methamphetamine manufacturer and criminal mastermind. Through its sharp writing and pitch-perfect performances, Breaking Bad explores the moral grey areas of its characters' actions while delivering gripping storytelling and darkly humorous moments. Similarly, Barry follows the story of a disillusioned hitman who discovers a passion for acting while on a job in Los Angeles. The series navigates themes of identity, morality, and the pursuit of redemption, all while incorporating elements of black comedy and crime drama.

The Theo James starrer The Gentlemen is a most recent example. Thus, dark comedy crime dramas offer audiences a captivating blend of suspense, humour, and thought-provoking storytelling.

Quizzing Partner: X Quiz It

1

When was the first TV show spin-off of the movie Fargo shot but not aired?

• 2005
• 2000
• 2003

2

Which female actor's 'The Boys' character was a man in the comics?

• Elisabeth Shue
• Erin Moriarty
• Karen Fukuhara

3

Which HBO original series' first season had episode titles which were all in lowercase?

• True Detective
• Barry
• Succession

4

Where were the scenes set in Luxembourg in Michael Dorman's Patriot actually filmed?

• Vienna
• Prague
• Budapest

5

Lucy Forbes's and Tom Kingsley's 'This is going to hurt' is based on a novel of the same name authored by who?

• Henry Parker
• James Farrell
• Adam Kay

6

Nevermore Academy in the TV series 'Wednesday' was named after which poem of Edgar Allen Poe?

• The Raven
• Alone
• The Sleeper

7

Which show's Season 2 had every episode titled after 1940s or 1950s film noir?

• Why Women Kill
• Devious Minds
• Big Little Lies

8

The Belgian show 'Clan' was adapted into which Irish Dark comedy crime show?

• Frank of Ireland
• Bad Sisters
• Single Handed

9

Which member of the 'Dead to Me' cast had to undergo therapy after her stint on the show because it triggered emotional moments in her life?

• Valerie Mahaffey
• Linda Cardellini
• Christina Applegate

10

Which British TV show's title refers to the 1944 movie 'Gaslight' starring Ingrid Bergman, where No 9 Thornton Square is witness to murder and manipulation?

• Inside No.9
• The Witchfinder
• Psychoville

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