Avenue 5
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Status:
Ended -
Season 2:
Ended on November 28, 2022 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 17 Episodes
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Season: 2
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 10, 2022 | ||
| E2 | Oct 17, 2022 | ||
| E3 | Oct 24, 2022 | ||
| E4 | Oct 31, 2022 | ||
| E5 | Nov 07, 2022 | ||
| E6 | Nov 14, 2022 | ||
| E7 | Nov 21, 2022 | ||
| E8 | Nov 28, 2022 |
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Why Watch:
A retrospective on the biting satire of Avenue 5 and its prophetic take on leadership in crisis.Series Analysis:
Armando Iannucci’s Avenue 5 remains a sharp, cynical examination of corporate vanity and the fragility of social structures. By placing a cast of narcissistic elites on a luxury spacecraft drifting into the void, the series captured the specific anxieties of a world governed by optics rather than expertise. Hugh Laurie’s portrayal of Captain Ryan Clark—a man whose authority was merely a performance—anchored a narrative that felt increasingly prophetic. Despite its premature conclusion, the show’s legacy is defined by its unrelenting pace and its refusal to sanitize the consequences of human stupidity. It transformed the sci-fi genre into a stage for scathing political commentary. Be sure to set a reminder for your digital alerts, as news of a revival or spin-off could emerge.Tone: Analytical TV Historian Last Updated: July 2025
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Trailer:
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Network:
HBO -
Seasons:
2 -
Years:
2020 - 2022 -
Genre:
Science Fiction, Comedy -
Country:
United States -
Language:
English -
Rating:
TV-MA