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Brit Crime Comedy: The Met's PR Nightmare
30 Oct
Summary
- British police satire swaps crime for PR disasters.
- American PR exec tries to modernize London's Met Police.
- Series created by Peep Show writers and Danny Boyle.
Babylon, a British police satire originally released in 2014, offers a unique blend of dark humour and institutional chaos. The series focuses on American PR executive Liz Garvey, tasked with revamping the public image of London's Metropolitan Police. Garvey faces immense challenges, including political interference, internal rivalries, and officers resistant to change.
The show, created by Peep Show writers Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, along with director Danny Boyle, features a strong cast including James Nesbitt and Nicola Walker. It cleverly satirizes the public relations aspect of modern policing, moving away from traditional crime-solving narratives. The series is available for streaming on Prime Video in the UK.
