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The IT Crowd Manual

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35%

WISE Score

A 2014 making-of doc for The IT Crowd fans—so niche it makes Comic-Con look mainstream.

The IT Crowd Manual

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NR, 2014

35%

WISE Score

A 2014 making-of doc for The IT Crowd fans—so niche it makes Comic-Con look mainstream.

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: unless you're a die-hard IT Crowd fan, this documentary is going to put you to sleep faster than counting sheep in binary.

It's a perfectly fine making-of doc with decent ratings (7.4 on IMDb), but it's also incredibly niche—a 2014 retrospective about a British sitcom that ended in 2013. The original show had its problematic moments (including a widely-criticized transphobic episode), though this doc likely skirts those controversies in favor of warm nostalgia.

For parents: this isn't for your kids. At all. It's barely for you unless you're in that specific Venn diagram of 'loved The IT Crowd' and 'enjoys hour-long interview compilations.' The WISE score reflects its narrow appeal and dated relevance—it's safe and reasonably wholesome, but it's just not something most people would choose to watch in 2025.

Age Fit

This is strictly for adults who are already fans of The IT Crowd. It has zero appeal to kids and minimal appeal to anyone unfamiliar with the original British sitcom. Think: DVD bonus features stretched to feature length.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Behind-the-scenes documentary about a beloved sitcom. Interviews and retrospectives are generally positive and collaborative in tone. The IT Crowd itself had some crude humor, but this doc focuses on the making-of rather than replicating problematic content.

Imaginative

Offers some creative insight into the TV production process and comedy writing, but it's primarily retrospective interviews rather than sparking new creative thinking. Modest value for those interested in how shows are made.

Safe

Documentary format with interviews is inherently low-risk. No violence, gore, or sexual content expected. The IT Crowd had some edgy humor and a controversial trans episode, but a making-of doc would likely avoid graphic content. IMDb 7.4 and Letterboxd 4.1 suggest solid reception without red flags.

Enriching

Limited enrichment value—it's a niche making-of doc for fans of a specific sitcom that ended over a decade ago. Provides some entertainment industry insight but lacks broader educational or developmental value. The entertainment factor is also quite narrow.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you loved The IT Crowd, you'll get some warm nostalgia and behind-the-scenes tidbits
Celebrity fans and cast interviews provide context about the show's cult status
Safe, wholesome documentary format without graphic content

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What to Watch For

This is for adults who already know and love The IT Crowd—kids will be utterly baffled
Zero entertainment value if you haven't seen the original show
A decade old and about a show that ended in 2013; feels dated

Conversation Starters

"Have you ever wondered how your favorite shows are made?"
"What makes a comedy show become a 'cult classic' instead of just popular?"
"Why do you think some TV shows have such devoted fanbases years after they end?"

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