Little Britain USA
Little Britain USA

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Little Britain USA

2008
TV Show
Canceled
2 Seasons
English

Lucas and David Walliams, the stars of the smash-hit BBC comedy Little Britain, bring their unique blend of scripted comedy and characterization to America.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Metacritic45/100
Director: Michael Patrick JannGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Little Britain USA is a sketch comedy series that transplants popular characters from the original British show to an American setting. The humor relies on surreal and often offensive caricatures of American life, with many of the original British sketches being reimagined or adapted for a US audience. Characters like Vicky Pollard and Dafydd Thomas find themselves in new, absurd situations across the pond.

Critical Reception

Little Britain USA received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the attempt to adapt the popular British sketch comedy for an American audience, many found the humor to have lost its edge or become less relevant in translation. The show struggled to replicate the success and impact of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The humor often falls flat in the American adaptation.

  • Some familiar characters feel out of place or less funny in a US setting.

  • Lacks the original's sharp wit and cultural commentary.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally lukewarm, with many viewers finding the show to be a pale imitation of the original British series and criticizing the humor as less impactful in an American context.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in North Carolina, USA, and featured a mix of original British cast members and new American talent.

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