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Boris
Luca Manzi · Series · 2007
You appreciate the way Boris finds biting, dark humor in the exhausting incompetence and systemic absurdity of modern professional environments.
Books on the same thread
Homicide
David Simon · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with Boris: Bureaucracy.
Much like the chaotic sets in Boris, this investigation exposes the systemic corruption and moral ambiguity that fester behind the scenes of public institutions, grounding dark humor in reality.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2016
Explores: Grumbling protagonist, Unexpected friendship, Redemption.
If the cynical, grumpy dynamics in Boris resonated with you, you will appreciate this character study of a curmudgeon whose rigid, solitary world is disrupted by unexpected, boisterous new arrivals.
My Friends
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2025
Explores: Friendship, Aging, Memory.
Boris excels at capturing the messy essence of human relationships, a quality echoed in this moving story of long-term friendship and the way memory shapes our identity over time.
Catch-22
Joseph Heller · Book · 1961
Explores: Bureaucratic absurdity, Existential dread, The insanity of war.
The bureaucratic absurdity that traps the crew in Boris finds its ultimate expression here, as Yossarian navigates the maddening institutional logic traps of a military machine during wartime.
Films on the same thread
Fantozzi: White Collar Blues
Luciano Salce · Film · 1975
Shares 2 threads with Boris: Workplace Comedy, Bureaucracy.
Fans of the workplace satire in Boris will recognize the classic Italian tradition of finding humor in the plight of the unlucky underdog struggling against an indifferent, bureaucratic system.
The Second Tragic Fantozzi
Luciano Salce · Film · 1976
Shares 3 threads with Boris: Bureaucracy, Incompetence, Workplace Comedy.
This film mirrors the frustration of the characters in Boris, focusing on the dark comedy of a humble employee forced to endure the constant, exploitative whims of his superiors.
My Friends
Film · 1975
Explores: Midlife Crisis, Male Friendship, Escapism.
The camaraderie and immaturity displayed by the characters in Boris find a parallel in this story of four friends using pranks and escapism to cope with their midlife crises.
Polisse
Maïwenn · Film · 2011
Shares a thread with Boris: Bureaucracy.
While more serious than Boris, this look at a police unit highlights the same emotional burnout and systemic dysfunction that occur when professionals are tasked with managing human trauma.
Podcasts on the same thread
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
The irreverent, unfiltered commentary found in this podcast matches the satirical spirit of Boris, proving that there is plenty of humor to be found in pure, unadulterated professional absurdity.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
Boris uses meta-comedy to explore the human condition, and this anthology series similarly employs experimental, short-form storytelling to investigate moral ambiguity and the complexities of the world around us.
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Common questions
What is the premise of the television series Boris?
Boris is an Italian satirical series created by Luca Manzi and Carlo Mazzotta. The show depicts the behind the scenes environment of a television set while a troupe films a production titled Gli occhi del cuore 2, providing a critique of various fictions aired on Italian networks.
When was Boris originally produced?
The television series Boris was initially produced and aired from 2007 to 2010. Following the conclusion of its original run, the show returned to production for a revival season that premiered in 2022.
Is Boris a standalone series or does it have a revival?
Boris began as a series produced between 2007 and 2010. It is not limited to those original seasons, as the show was expanded with a revival season that premiered in 2022, continuing the satirical exploration of the television industry set during the filming of Gli occhi del cuore 2.
Who are the creators of the series Boris?
The Italian television series Boris was created by Luca Manzi and Carlo Mazzotta. The show focuses on the chaotic production of a fictional series called Gli occhi del cuore 2 and offers a satirical look at the inner workings of Italian television networks.