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A janitor who can do 50 voices but can't talk to his own kid? Brilliant.
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The Mimic (2013)

cringe-comedy goldworking-class charmawkward dad energy

Latest Episode

45 min

Season 2 • Episode 6

Latest

Episode 6

Aug 20, 2014

Against Jean's advice, Martin goes ahead with the wedding, financing it himself since Harriet's father has dropped out. Harriet, apparently more attracted to his impressions than Martin himself, criticises him, and on the way to the honeymoon, Martin makes the definite choice for his future.

Overview

Comedy

The Mimic is a British shown on Channel 4, starting 13th March 2013. The series centers on the fortunes of Martin Hurdle, an everyday maintenance man with an uncanny ability to mimic voices and stars Terry Mynott in the lead role.

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father son relationshipenglandsitcomlong lost relativeimpressionistmimicry

Standout Aspects

Acting

Terry Mynott's voice work is genuinely impressive — the man has RANGE.

Writing

Co-creator Matt Morgan's dialogue nails British social awkwardness.

Best for:Solo: Quiet nights when you want to laugh alone at terrible life decisions.·Binge: Both seasons in one weekend — it's only 11 episodes, coward.
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Creator

Matt Morgan

First AiredMar 13, 2013
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Seasons2·Episodes11
Channel 4

Top Cast

Terry Mynott

Terry Mynott

Martin Hurdle

Neil Maskell

Neil Maskell

Neil

Jo Hartley

Jo Hartley

Jean

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Trivia

Terry Mynott is a real impressionist who got his start on the UK comedy circuit doing voice work.

Cultural

Channel 4 quietly buried this gem after two seasons, part of their pattern of killing beloved cringe comedies (see also: Peep Show's near-death every year).

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The Mimic | 13th March | Channel 4

The Mimic | 13th March | Channel 4

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