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2022 / British family comedy / Created by Romesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green

A conflict-avoiding father tries to keep his son’s world steady after a breakup.

What is Avoidance about?

Jonathan has left most decisions to his partner Claire and built his life around their nine-year-old son, Spencer. When Claire asks him to leave, he takes Spencer and runs to his sister Danielle’s home, where he must face the changes he has tried to avoid.

By Brefly · AI-assisted · Published

Five things to know.

  1. The starting point

    Jonathan’s routine has revolved around Spencer and his partner’s decisions.

  2. The disruption

    A breakup leaves him facing practical choices on his own.

  3. The family dynamic

    He and Spencer seek shelter with Jonathan’s sister and her wife.

  4. The creators

    Romesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green created the BBC comedy.

  5. Spoiler-free scope

    This brief stays with the premise and does not summarize episode outcomes.

Brefly’s take / Interpretation

A thought to take with you.

Try it for a warm family comedy about separation, dependence and everyday decisions.

Is it your kind of series?

Try it for a character-led series with a clear premise and spoiler-free introduction.

Three ideas to take with you.

  • Avoiding a decision can make a later change harder.
  • Children notice the adults adjusting around them.
  • Family support can arrive in imperfect forms.

Before you press play.

What is Avoidance about?

Jonathan has left most decisions to his partner Claire and built his life around their nine-year-old son, Spencer. When Claire asks him to leave, he takes Spencer and runs to his sister Danielle’s home, where he must face the changes he has tried to avoid.

Who is behind Avoidance?

Created by Romesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green. Romesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green created the BBC comedy.

What kind of series is Avoidance?

British family comedy. Try it for a character-led series with a clear premise and spoiler-free introduction.

Sources & scope

This AI-assisted brief draws on the linked descriptions and production information. Facts and interpretation are separated; it does not claim personal viewing or independent expert review.

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