Fubar Age of Computer

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Fubar Age of Computer
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Created byNorth Darling
Michael Dowse
David Lawrence
Immanuela Lawrence
Paul J. Spence
Starring David Lawrence
Paul Spence
North Darling
Maxime D. Pomerleau
Terra Hazelton
Country of originCanada
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMichael Dowse
David Lawrence
Paul Spence
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesBusted Tranny Productions
Rogers Media
Vice Media
Original release
Network Viceland
Citytv
ReleaseNovember 3 (2017-11-03) 
December 22, 2017 (2017-12-22)

Fubar Age of Computer is a Canadian mockumentary television series based on the films of the same name. Starring David Lawrence and Paul Spence, the series premiered on Viceland on November 3, 2017 and on Citytv on November 5, 2017. [1] [2]

Contents

Premise

After fleeing wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Terry and Dean discover the Internet for the first time. [3]

Cast and characters

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 8November 3, 2017 (2017-11-03)December 22, 2017 (2017-12-22)

Season 1 (2017)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
1"Afterbirth" Michael Dowse North Darling, Michael Dowse, David Lawrence, Immanuela Lawrence & Paul J. SpenceNovember 3, 2017 (2017-11-03)N/A
Terry leaves Trish for good, and Dean vows to finally record his concept album. Terry and Dean find refuge in cousin Shank's basement after fleeing wildfires in Fort McMurray.
2"Blindin' Love"Michael DowseImmanuela LawrenceNovember 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)N/A
Terry catfishes his wife Trish online. Dean holds band auditions while Shank reunites with his disabled daughter Wheels.
3"D.I.Y.'er Done"Michael DowseMichael Dowse & David LawrenceNovember 17, 2017 (2017-11-17)N/A
While Shank is away, Terry hosts the basement's first international Airbnb guest while helping Dean's band record in their DIY studio.
4"High Rollers"Michael DowseNorth Darling & David LawrenceNovember 24, 2017 (2017-11-24)N/A
Night Seeker books a gig but Dean's lyrics clashes with feminists; Terry launches a marijuana drone delivery service.
5"Power"Michael DowseMatt Silver & Paul J. SpenceDecember 1, 2017 (2017-12-01)N/A
Terry's antics in a self defense video. Dean goes to extremes to get his voice back in time for a morning talk show.
6"War"Michael DowseDan Dillabough & Michael DowseDecember 8, 2017 (2017-12-08)N/A
Tron stops by fresh out of rehab to collaborate on a track with Night Seeker; War ensues in the basement when Shank cuts the Internet.
7"Bye Bye BeerBot"Michael DowseNorth Darling & Paul J. SpenceDecember 15, 2017 (2017-12-15)N/A
Trish wants in on Terry's BeerBot business. Dean makes a low budget music video for his band Night Seeker.
8"All You Can Give'r"Michael DowseMichael Dowse & David LawrenceDecember 22, 2017 (2017-12-22)N/A
Dean stays in Calgary while everyone else travels to the Dominican Republic to save Terry's dying Nigerian business partner.

Reception

John Semley of The Globe and Mail 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." [4]

According to Google, 91% of its users liked Fubar Age of Computer. [5]

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