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Season 2 Episode 5: A Waste Of Energy

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The Hollowmen was a straight-faced and fast paced comedy-drama set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank set up by the Prime Minister to help him in his most important task - getting re-elected.

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[mojolotz]

"[...] that we will continue to work together" - "these are nonbinding agreements, of course."
I died.

[Ace]

“Strive to succeed” was my primary schools motto nice to know that it wasn’t a waste 😂

[PhantomFilmAustralia]

This loop is perfect, and sums up the perpetual discussions with no resolutions.

[sheguftahasnine]

Our international economics teacher was a WTO negotiator for our country, and we were shocked to find out this is exactly how it works

[anon]

The "they're still holding out?" just kills me.

[andrewgreenwood]

Honestly its probably the single most reasonable bit of political theatre. The last thing you want is for a friendly meeting to turn into an incident

[BalefulBunyip]

Jesus! I love Australian political satire, dry as a bone.

[MelonyEnterprise-ye]

I used to work on these meetings and attended few of these meetings, accurate

[mosesracal]

Thats how all talks work, even in peace negotiations, people talk before they even meet in the table.

[whatisrealknowtheformula]

It’s the amazing acting that totally sells this.

[stevewatha]

I originally thought it was a "spoof" type comedy. It's now looking more like a documentary. 😉

[briansymmes]

Agreeing on a framework for discussions about building a framework for the future.

[Crazybirdlady]

Hilarious and frustrating simultaneously lol

[thenigerianprince]

Every actor they cast in that scene was perfect.
I'm going to buy this series😂❤🎉

[Mo-zbdy]

'Strive' is a bit strong. 'Endeavour' is more middle tone.

Monty Python was never satire, just showed life as it is.

[toddarmstrong]

This show just did an update on Yes Minister...that is why it is hilarious because it is true

[phlosen]

I just hate politics and politicians for that. They can talk all year without saying anything, get nothing done, blame everything that goes wrong on somebody else, take the credit for good things while having nothing to do with it. In the end of the day they pat each other on the back and agree to raise their wages.

[CaolanSuibhne]

I keep watching these shorts pop up occasionally and I've since realised how painfully accurate of a representation this is in regards to how our government bodies operate 😂

[tundeadeniran]

Just stumbled on this show and it’s absolutely hilarious 😂