''Fubar Age of Computer'' is a

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mockumentary television series based on the films of the same name. Starring David Lawrence and

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, the series premiered on

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on November 3, 2017 and on

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on November 5, 2017.

Premise

After fleeing

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, Terry and Dean discover the

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for the first time.

Cast and characters

* David Lawrence as Terry Cahill * Paul Spence as Dean Murdoch * North Darling as Shank * Maxime D. Pomerleau as Jacinthe Ouellette * Terra Hazelton as Trish Cahill * Andrew Sparacino as Tron

Series overview

Season 1 (2017)

Reception

John Semley of

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said "Much of Age of Computer's humour – from its jokes about real-world wildfires to sight gags about way-too-steep wheelchair ramps – may strike many people as galling. But as in the previous, big screen Fubar adventures, Terry and Dean's beautiful obliviousness produces a genuine sympathy." According to

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, 91% of its users liked ''Fubar Age of Computer''.

References

External links

Official Viceland site
* 2010s Canadian satirical television series 2010s Canadian sitcoms 2017 Canadian television series debuts Canadian mockumentary television series Citytv original programming Viceland original programming Television shows set in Calgary {{Canada-comedy-tv-prog-stub