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Sitcom- A situational comedy is a show normally set in a secluded environment about a small group of people. It follows the same trend every episode. E.g. The Big Bang Theory and The Goldbergs. 

Live comedy- A live show with an audience that stars a comedian or more than one comedian. E.g. The Russell Howard hour and Live at the Apollo. 

Crime Drama- For example, Midsummer murders, Narcos

Soaps- Daily shows that are terrible. e.g. Hollyoaks, Eastenders 

Cartoon- There are many cartoons and they normally are under the comedy genre. e.g. Rick and Morty and Family guy


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