Son of a Critch
2022
Original language: English
- comedy
The story
A coming-of-age story set in St. John’s, Newfoundland of 11 year-old Mark, much older on the inside than his 11 years, who uses comedy to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.
What it’s like
Soft, overcast light through kitchen windows and the grey harbour glow of St. John's give this coming-of-age comedy a cosy, faintly worn look, with plenty of close interiors, family tables, and streets that feel lived in rather than polished. The sound is warm and conversational, full of Newfoundland cadences, easy banter, and a sense of small rooms where everyone can hear everyone. Its vibe is wistful and affectionate, with a gently self-aware sweetness that tips into outright silliness and back again. It suits a rainy weekend, a comfort watch, or an evening when you want something funny without edge. Episodes move at a relaxed, sitcom-style clip, and the emotional register stays tender: a young boy whose wit runs ahead of his years, using jokes to find his footing among friends and family in a modest, familiar world. Intensity is low: mild rudeness, some schoolyard friction, and bawdy asides, but no real violence, gore, or sexual content, and nothing frightening. It is for people who want gentle humour, regional warmth, and a funny, sincere portrait of growing up.
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