Movies and TvShows featuring "tragicomedy" theme.

Succession follows the lives of the Roy family, who are the owners of a global media empire. As the aging patriarch's health declines, a power struggle ensues between his four adult children, all vying for control of the company. The series explores themes of wealth, betrayal, family dynamics, and the dark side of the business world.

Scrubs follows the lives of medical interns at a teaching hospital as they navigate the challenges of working in a chaotic environment. The show combines comedy and surrealism to provide a unique perspective on the medical profession.

BoJack Horseman is a former sitcom star who is struggling with depression, addiction, and self-destructive behavior. Throughout the series, he tries to find meaning and happiness in an alternate world filled with talking animals and surreal situations.

Barry, an ex-military hitman, tries to leave his criminal life behind and pursue his dream of becoming an actor. However, he gets pulled back into the world of killing when he arrives in Los Angeles and gets involved with a theater group. Barry must navigate the challenges of leading a double life and confront his traumatic past.

Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Macarena turns her chronic hypochondria into a quest for authenticity, even as her handsome doctor hides a secret.

Joel Barish is emotionally withdrawn, and Clementine Kruczynski is his dysfunctional free-spirit girlfriend. They are attracted to each other despite their differences. After a fight, Clementine has her memories of their relationship erased. Devastated, Joel decides to have the same procedure but changes his mind. The film takes place in Joel's brain as he tries to preserve his memories while two techies attempt to erase them. The employees of the company performing the procedure have their own entanglements, which affect Joel and Clementine's relationship.

Louie is a divorced father and struggling stand-up comedian living in New York City. The show explores his daily life, his relationships, and the challenges he faces as he tries to balance his career and being a single parent. With elements of comedy and drama, Louie offers a unique and often surrealistic perspective on the challenges of modern life.

Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.

Dead to Me follows Jen, a widow in her 50s, who meets Judy, a free-spirited woman at a support group. As they bond over their shared grief, secrets unravel and Jen discovers that Judy might not be who she seems. Together, they navigate through dark secrets, unexpected twists, and complicated relationships, all while dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run incident.

Wilfred is a comedy-drama TV show that revolves around Ryan, a depressed man who forms an unusual friendship with his neighbor's dog, Wilfred. While everyone sees Wilfred as a regular dog, Ryan sees him as a man in a dog costume. Together, they embark on bizarre adventures that push Ryan to confront his personal demons and question his sanity.

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, Donnie Darko, a troubled teenager, is plagued by visions of a man in a rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. As he navigates his schizophrenia and struggles with taking his medication, Donnie becomes involved in a mysterious time travel plot that ultimately leads to his death and leaves those around him troubled and sad.

A struggling actor, known for his role as a superhero, tries to regain relevance by directing and starring in a play. As he deals with demanding actors, personal issues, and mounting pressure, he starts to lose touch with reality. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he puts on a show that ends with a shocking twist. Will his gamble pay off or push him over the edge?

The Big C follows Cathy Jamison, a suburban housewife and teacher, as she navigates through life after being diagnosed with terminal melanoma. The series explores her personal journey, relationships, and how she learns to live life to the fullest despite her illness.

Derek is a heartwarming and melancholic comedy-drama that follows the life of Derek Noakes, an eccentric caretaker in a care home. The series explores themes of kindness, friendship, and the beauty of the human spirit. Derek's interactions with the residents and his unlikely friendship with his colleagues create touching and humorous moments. Set in England, Derek presents a quirky and heartfelt portrayal of the experiences within a care home.

Sick of It is a dark comedy TV show that follows a middle-aged man who is struggling with life and loneliness. He finds solace in driving a taxi and talking to himself, using it as a way to introspect and find meaning in his existence. The show explores themes of finding love, moving on, and the complexities of human relationships. With its offbeat and high-concept comedy, Sick of It offers a unique and introspective look into the life of a bald man navigating the challenges of middle age.

M/S Romantic is a Finnish TV mini-series that takes place on a cruise ship in the Baltic Sea. It follows the lives of the crew and passengers, exploring themes of love, relationships, and the humorous and tragic events that unfold during the journey.

After recovering from his drug addiction, a man becomes a superhero known as Super to fight crime and save his wife from a drug dealer. He teams up with a comic book store clerk and takes on the criminal underworld, facing absurd situations and tragicomic encounters.

The Match Factory Girl follows the story of Iris, a young woman working at a match factory in Helsinki, Finland. Amidst her monotonous and lonely life, she finds solace in a one-night stand that leads to an unplanned pregnancy. Facing rejection and abuse, Iris takes matters into her own hands and seeks revenge against those who have wronged her. Set in the backdrop of the 1980s, this film explores themes of isolation, desperation, and the dark side of human nature.

Follows a con artist who reinvents himself as the heir of an Arabic fortune.

In 1941, a Jewish village in Central Europe comes up with an audacious plan to avoid deportation and fool the Nazis – they will deport themselves, on their own terms.