EPISODE 1.1
5 January 2021
F**k
History of Swear Words: Season 1
Nicolas Cage provides an education in expletives: the rich history of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language. Words like F**k, Sh*t, B*tch, D**k and Pu**y.
"A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words. Through interviews with experts in etymology, pop culture, historians and entertainers." (Official synopsis)
2021USANetflix
Documentary
- Cast:
- Nicolas Cage
Reviews & comments
Los Angeles Times
pressThe platform’s easiest trash-TV sell since “Tiger King” is an unimaginative snooze...
Vulture
pressIt’s mostly an educational lark that enables comedians to riff on obscenities...
San Francisco Chronicle
pressThe scholars can be just as impressive in their comic timing as the pros.
Hollywood Reporter
pressBrevity aside, I probably would have checked out on this one after a few episodes were it not for the reliable amusement Cage contributes.
A.V. Club
pressAims to be both enlightening and entertaining, and largely succeeds on both fronts.
The Guardian
pressThis premise lacks the basic heft required to anchor a miniseries, instead leaving the impression of a collection of lengthy YouTube videos.
Los Angeles Times
pressThe platform’s easiest trash-TV sell since “Tiger King” is an unimaginative snooze...
Vulture
pressIt’s mostly an educational lark that enables comedians to riff on obscenities...
San Francisco Chronicle
pressThe scholars can be just as impressive in their comic timing as the pros.
Hollywood Reporter
pressBrevity aside, I probably would have checked out on this one after a few episodes were it not for the reliable amusement Cage contributes.
A.V. Club
pressAims to be both enlightening and entertaining, and largely succeeds on both fronts.
The Guardian
pressThis premise lacks the basic heft required to anchor a miniseries, instead leaving the impression of a collection of lengthy YouTube videos.
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