The mockumentary sitcom “This Country” from the United Kingdom was adapted into the movie “Welcome To Flatch.” The comedy sitcom follows the antics of cousins Shrub Mallet (Sam Straley) and Kelly (Chelsea Holmes), as well as a few other oddballs in the neighbourhood, as they go about their daily lives. It skillfully draws you into the small-town atmosphere and makes you invested in the hilarity of the characters, especially the lead couple who are being followed by a documentary crew as they struggle to achieve their goals while navigating their personal problems.
The Jenny Bicks production is a mockumentary, which is a parody of the genre that is shot in a style that resembles a documentary. As a result, it’s impossible not to giggle as the absurd randomness that fills the screen plays out on the screen. If you enjoyed the mockumentary genre and became engrossed in the universe of “Welcome To Flatch,” we have a selection of comparable programmes that will make you laugh. The majority of these shows, which are comparable to “Welcome to Flatch,” are available on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime.
American Vandal (2017-2018)
The true crime parody mockumentary “American Vandal” is the creation of Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda. In the show, characters Peter Maldonado (played by Tyler Alvarez) and Sam Ecklund (played by Griffin Gluck) tackle innocent high school practical jokes with a serious tone and master the sarcastic comedy subgenre. Season 1 centres on the enigma surrounding the phallic paintings on the teacher automobiles, while the second season investigates the case of the laxative maltitol found in a private Catholic high school’s lemonade.
The programme garnered a tonne of positive reviews after its debut, as well as an enthusiastic reception from viewers. ‘American Vandal’ does embody the spirit of a wonderful mockumentary, like ‘Welcome to Flatch’ does, but with a very different premise thanks to excellent writing and performances.
Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis (2008-)
Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis is a celebrity interview programme rather than a TV series. These aren’t your average interviews, though, as Zach is rude, clumsy, and rude in every episode, and the celebrities know it. They go to great efforts to denigrate one another (remember, it’s all a joke and consensual), playing along with the script and taking the barbs without letting their ego get in the way. The writers Scott Auckerman, B. J. Porter, and Zach, as well as director Ruben Fleischer, depart from conventional humour and redefine what it means to be funny in “Welcome To Flatch,” in a manner similar to that of the film.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2005-)
The central characters of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” are a bunch of arrogant misfits who manage a struggling Irish bar. A janitor named Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), a bartender going by the name of Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), a bouncer named Mac (Rob McElhenney), and Dennis’ twin Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson) devise pointless plots for rewards as members of “The Gang.”
The crew members’ very egocentric and selfish attitudes, combined with their disregard for their surroundings, frequently puts them in dangerous circumstances. The show’s creator, Rob McElhenney, is a natural at dark humour and does a great job executing it. The comedy show takes a chance on a genre that could not have worked but manages to pull it off like they did in “Welcome To Flatch.”
Letterkenny (2016-)
The movie “Letterkenny” is possibly the most similar to “Welcome To Fatch” because it too centres on two siblings who live in a small village and struggle to make ends meet. One of the main characters Wayne, who co-owns a farm with his sister Katy, is also played by the show’s creator Jared Keeso (Michelle Mylett). Each episode focuses on a different issue that the residents of the town must deal with. The jokes are quick-witted, cleverly written, and well-paced. Every character in the book is capable of coming up with puns, witty one-liners, banter, and intellectual viewpoints. This method dispels the common misconception that people in rural areas are less competent.
The Office (2005-2013)
One of the most popular and well-known mockumentaries is “The Office.” The American adaptation is based on Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s British sitcom of the same name. Greg Daniels created the programme specifically for the American market, and it has since reached incredible viewership heights and developed a cult-like following. It’s a workplace comedy with odd characters that is set inside a subpar paper firm called Dunder Mifflin.
The boss, Michael Scott (Steve Carell), who isn’t particularly smart but tries to be clever and humorous all the time, is at the core of this cringe-worthy comedy. Rainn Wilson’s character, Dwight Shrute, a salesperson who takes his job seriously, is constantly pranked by Jim Halper (John Krasinski), the stereotypical “funny guy in the office.” Each character has a unique eccentricity, and these traits combine to create this venerable and razor-sharp comedic show. Another Americanized version of a British mockumentary with the potential to gain as much notoriety as “The Office” is “Welcome To Flatch.”
This Country (2017-2020)
The British programme “This Country” served as the model for “Welcome To Flatch.” Charlie Cooper and Daisy May Cooper, the two real-life siblings who also appear in the show, collaborated on its conception and writing. However, they portray each other’s cousins in the programme as they go about their daily lives, engaging in strange activities and bizarre side characters. The fact that the characters are real siblings and the show was filmed in Costwolds, the village where they actually grew up, gives the original series, as fantastic as the American adaptation is, a rawness.
Trailer Park Boys (2001-2008; 2014-2018)
Many people adore the mockumentary sitcom “Trailer Park Boys” for its unconventional approach to using a potato camera but still producing the most brilliant hilarious situations. The plot of the show centres on the exploits of the trailer park dwellers who steal little amounts of money and get high by committing small crimes every episode. Mike Clattenburg, the show’s creator, makes sure you enjoy every aspect of the characters’ peculiar behaviour. The show, which is similar to “Welcome To Flatch,” is about the antics of strange but adorable characters and serves as a shining example of how to find humour in sorrow.
What Do We Do In The Shadows (2019-)
The daily activities of four housemates who also happen to be vampires are the focus of the show “What Do We Do In The Shadows”! Jemaine Clement’s comedic horror mockumentary is a complete mind-bender about vampires seeking to establish themselves in the contemporary world and interacting with both people and other mythical animals like werewolves.
After their New Zealand mockumentary film of the same name, which they co-wrote with Taika Waititi, achieved enormous acclaim in 2014, the creator put together this excellent comedy piece. With each new episode, the dark comedy and smart storytelling only get sharper. The mockumentaries “Welcome To Flatch” and “What Do We Do In The Shadows” each develop a special sense of humour that is appropriate to their situations.
