Nathan Barley

2005, Show

Nathan Barley is a Channel 4 sitcom written by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, starring Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Charlie Condou and Claire Keelan. The series of six weekly episodes began broadcasting on 11 February 2005 on Channel 4. Described by his creator as a "meaningless strutting cadaver-in-waiting", the character originated on Brooker's TVGoHome – a website parodying television listings – as the focus of a fly-on-the-wall documentary called Cunt.

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Season 1

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Critic Season 1 William Thomas

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...a deceptively rich, if stupid, piece of work.

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Nathan Barley is a comedy series that follows the life of its titular character, a self-proclaimed "media node" who's desperate to be seen as the epitome of urban cool. However, his attempts at impressing others often backfire, exposing his insecurities and flaws. Surrounded by a cast of eccentric characters, including his flatmate Toby and the staff at Sugar Ape magazine, Nathan's struggles to navigate the rapidly changing world of digital media and urban culture. With its sharp wit and clever observations, Nathan Barley offers a hilarious critique of modern society's obsession with technology and coolness.

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