"Cunk on Earth" British comedy at his finest.

Although I originally got to know her through a couple of tik toks and reels on Instagram, Philomena Cunk is one of the most interesting characters I've come across in a long time, and played by Diane Morgan, Cunk on Earth (and Cunk on Life) are perfect examples of the best aspects of British humor.

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You see, Cunk on Earth is a 2023 mockumentary miniseries, produced and written by the brilliant Charlie Brooker (who many of us met on this side of the world thanks to Black Mirror), where we follow a rather misinformed reporter named Philomena Cunk as she tries to unravel the greatest mysteries of the universe, in it, topics such as art, religion, ancient civilizations, and the technological advances that society has faced throughout its history are addressed.

The great thing about Cunk On Earth is not only the brilliance of its script (as well as Morgan's performance), but the ability that the series has to perfectly mimic the generic style of documentaries that we can see in places like the BBC and Discovery Channel, something cemented in an excellent production which involves visiting multiple places of great historical value, as well as interviews with experts in each of the subjects that contrast with Cunk's irreverent ignorance.

Despite its almost absurdist nature, ironically, the stupidities that come out of Philomena's mouth (and the answers given by her interviewees with total seriousness) serve to deeply change our perception of the dense topics that are being discussed, and, in the end, I consider it a wonderful way to connect with a generation that is characterized by being as post-cynical as ours, and because it could genuinely be debated whether Beyonce's Single Ladies was more culturally relevant than the Renaissance.

With only 5 episodes of approximately 30 minutes each (and a special called Cunk on Life that premiered in December of last year), Cunk on Earth has earned a well-deserved place within modern popular culture, connecting with the public at a time when we seem to be increasingly alienated from any form of content that isn't fast, agile, and presented through swipes on our cell phone screens.

I'm very excited about the potential this character has in almost any context.

It's also important to acknowledge that this is a perfect opportunity to revisit Brooker's other work, not just for Black Mirror, but for the multiple documentaries he has made talking about topics such as video games and the effect that the internet and television have on our subconscious, all imbued with a brilliant British style.