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He Had It Coming review
It’s sporadically very funny, but the tone of this blackly comic murder-mystery is all over the place. It wants to tackle big issues, but seems afraid of its own politics
TL;DR
- The series "He Had It Coming" is an Australian campus comedy and murder-mystery.
- It features aspiring artist Elise and fashion influencer Barbara as amateur detectives.
- The plot involves the castration and murder of several male students, including a bully and a men's rights activist.
- The show aims to explore themes of misogyny, victim-blaming, and social media harassment.
- Critics note that the series struggles to balance its serious themes with its comedic elements, leading to a disjointed tone.
- Despite its flaws, the show is described as energetic, sporadically funny, and not offensive due to its cartoonish nature.
- The series is available on BBC Three/iPlayer in the UK and Stan in Australia.