Series like I'm in the Band

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   Dog with a Blog

   Same creator

   2012 · 21 min · Comedy · Drama · Family

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   Avery Jennings and Tyler James are step-siblings who are complete opposites. The family faces an even bigger adjustment when their new dog, Stan, can talk and also has a blog, unbeknownst to the family. Stan uses his blog to discuss the happenings in the Jennings-James household. Avery and Tyler later learn of Stan's talking ability and agree to keep it a secret from their parents.

   Why it connects

   • the same creator
   • a principal cast member
   • a closely matched era

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   The Chris Isaak Show

   Similar atmosphere

   2001 · 45 min · Comedy

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   Follows a fictionalized version of the life of American rock musician Chris Isaak. The show portrays Isaak and his band members as everyday people with everyday problems.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared theme: sitcom

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   School of Rock

   Shared themes

   2016 · 22 min · Comedy · Family

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   A group of rule-abiding prep school students – Zack, Lawrence, Freddy, Summer and Tomika – learn to take risks and reach new heights thanks to substitute teacher Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck musician who uses the language of rock ‘n’ roll to inspire his class to form a secret band. Throughout the school year, these middle-school classmates find themselves navigating relationships, discovering their unknown talents and learning lessons on loyalty and friendships.

   Why it connects

   • substantial genre overlap
   • shared theme: rock band

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   Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

   Similar atmosphere

   2014 · 30 min · Comedy

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   Brian Pern is an ageing rock star and former front-man of ground breaking progressive rock group Thotch. Like many artists of his age, rather than make new music, he spends more time trying to save the planet (including his campaign to teach gorillas how to Skype). Now, the BBC have asked him to front a major new documentary where he presents his guide to The Life Of Rock from prehistoric man to the present day.

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   • strong genre and series-style overlap

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   The War at Home

   Similar atmosphere

   2005 · 22 min · Comedy

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   When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no “time-outs,” no one had any “boundaries,” and “parenting” wasn’t even a word. Parents had no idea what their kids were really up to and ignorance truly was bliss. Now Dave and Vicky have teenagers of their own, and anything their kids might even think about doing, Dave and Vicky have already done… at least twice.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared theme: sitcom
   • a closely matched era

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   JONAS L.A.

   Strong series match

   2009 · Comedy · Family · Kids

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   Brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick Lucas are global rock stars — the band JONAS! When the trio aren't on tour, the guys live in New Jersey on Jonas Street (the inspiration for the band's name) with their parents, Tom and Sandy, and little brother Frankie. They attend Horace Mantis Academy with their childhood friend Stella Malone, who offers the boys endless style tips, and her best friend, star athlete Macy Misa.

   Why it connects

   • strong recommendation signals

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   Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll

   Similar atmosphere

   2015 · 24 min · Comedy

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   Johnny Rock is the aging lead singer of NYC's legendary early-'90s band The Heathens, who is trying to get both his band and his life back together. The aging and broke bad-boy rocker gets another shot at fame as a songwriter for a brash and talented young singer who's a big fan of his early work.

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   • strong genre and series-style overlap

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   Dead Last

   Shared themes

   2001 · 42 min · Comedy · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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   A fledgling rock band on the verge of being discovered make a discovery of their own: a magical ancient amulet that gives them the power to see ghosts – whether they want to or not. Slightly deterred from fame by their newfound responsibility of helping an endless parade of desperate, and sometimes angry, apparitions resolve their unfinished business, the band begrudgingly intertwines their desire for rock and roll success with the lifelong gig of ushering the dead to the other side.

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   • shared theme: rock band

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   Country Comfort

   Shared themes

   2021 · 23 min · Comedy · Drama · Family

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   When an up-and-coming young country singer accepts a job as a nanny with a musical family, she finds the bond she's always missed.

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   • shared theme: sitcom

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    Coverband

    Shared themes

    2014 · 30 min · Comedy · Drama

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    Twenty-something Matt Gibson had dreams of making it big in the music world with his brother Alex and then-girlfriend, Ivy. They head to L.A. to try their luck. However, things don't always turn out the way you plan and, while Ivy's music career flourishes, he soon finds himself back in New Zealand with his brother and another friend playing gigs as a covers band, 'The Silhouettes'.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared theme: rock band

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