History Series / DeadSet

* ClusterFBomb: Most characters, but [[SirSwearsALot Patrick]] especially.

''Dead Set'' is the not-so predictable crossover of ''Big Brother'' [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] the ZombieApocalypse, particularly the fast plague-zombies of ''Film/TwentyEightDaysLater''. After a ZombieInfectee staggers into the crowd at a BB eviction, the disease spreads rapidly through the studio, leaving just one safe place: the heavily protected house in the middle. The remaining housemates then try to survive inside the house as the infection spreads and the remaining zombies search for flesh. Problem is, when everyone in the house has been cast specifically because they create tension and conflict with each other to boost ratings, that's easier said than done...

The show was written by TV columnist Creator/CharlieBrooker of ''Series/{{Screenwipe}}'' fame and is about as satirical as you might expect. He went on to create another drama series called ''Series/BlackMirror''.

The series was adapted by Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2020 as ''Reality Z'' with the setting updated to Rio de Janeiro, with Brooker as executive producer.

** Played straight by Angel, who hides being bitten.

* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: [[spoiler:Joplin's escape attempt in the finale ends up getting him and all of the remaining survivors killed.]]

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[[caption-width-right:200:You have 30 minutes to say your goodbyes, then I'm coming to get you!]]

* AnyoneCanDie: [[ZombieApocalypse And then come back and make the other characters die, too.]] [[spoiler:[[KillEmAll Which happens to the entire cast by the end.]]]]

* ShowWithinAShow: ''Big Brother'', in that a completely fictional season was created just for the drama, complete with previously evicted housemates and it's own logo.

%%* ApocalypseHow: Anything from Class 0 to Class 2. We just don't know.
%%* AssholeVictim: Patrick
%%* AuthorTract: Patrick's awesome rant as he feeds the zombies.
%%* BadBoss: Patrick. To say the least.

* SelfInsertFic: The sneering, cynical producer Patrick bears some resemblance to the show's sneering, cynical creator. Could also be said of Joplin, who voices many of the creator's views, sometimes verbatim quoting him. This being Charlie Brooker, the king of SelfDeprecation, these two are respectively the most loathsome and most pathetic character in the show.
%%* SceneryGorn
%%* ShootTheShaggyDog

* CreatorCameo: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA94AV0vawg#t=0h0m18s Charlie Brooker appears as one of the undead.]]

* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler:Joplin]]'s actions at the end may not be IdiotBall at all. Having joined the show wanting acceptance using the excuse [[spoiler:about changing the show from within]] and failing, and being subsequently rejected by literally the very last of humanity, [[spoiler:he]] in one possible interpretation actually pulls a swerve on [[spoiler:Patrick]] and uses HIM to go through with opening the gates. Even though it is now obvious to [[spoiler:Patrick]] who screams at him to stop - that given the sheer number of zombies involved the move is [[LethallyStupid literal suicide]]. Perhaps not a case of stupidity but {{MurderSuicide}}.

* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler:Joplin]]'s actions at the end may not be {{Idiot Ball}} at all. Having joined the show wanting acceptance using the excuse [[spoiler:about changing the show from within]] and failing, and being subsequently rejected by literally the very last of humanity, [[spoiler:he]] in one possible interpretation actually pulls a swerve on [[spoiler:Patrick]] and uses HIM to go through with opening the gates. Even though it is now obvious to [[spoiler:Patrick]] who screams at him to stop - that given the sheer number of zombies involved the move is literal {{suicide}}. Perhaps not a case of stupidity but {{Murder-Suicide}}.

* RiddleForTheAges: As is usual in zombie media, the actual origin of the Zombie Plague is never revealed, it is easily excused by the setting, where contestants are LockedOutOfTheLoop with a MediaBlackout, there is no Television or Radio allowed in the Big Brother House, except for special occasions.

* FamousLastWords
** "What's going on u-" - [[spoiler:Davina [=McCall=]]].
** "What happened?" - [[spoiler:Chloe]].
** "Please [[spoiler:Gray]]..." - [[spoiler:Angel]].
** "That's better, huh?" - [[spoiler:Grayson]].
** "I know." - [[spoiler:Alex Bryson]].
** "Look. I'm really sorry, okay?" - [[spoiler:Joplin]].
** "Just don't hurt her man." - [[spoiler:Riq Rahman]].
** "I don't like it..." - [[spoiler:Pippa]].
** "I've got fucking bowels full of shit! Eat it!" - [[spoiler:Patrick Goad]].
** "Is this it? Is it, is it over?" - [[spoiler:Veronica]].
** "I am." - [[spoiler:Space]].
** "Let me out of here." - [[spoiler:Kelly Povell]].

''Dead Set'' is the not-so predictable crossover of ''Big Brother'' [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] the ZombieApocalypse, particularly the fast plague-zombies of ''Film/TwentyEightDaysLater''. After a ZombieInfectee staggers into the crowd at a BB eviction, the disease spreads rapidly through the studio, leaving just one safe place: the heavily protected house in the middle. The remaining housemates then try to survive inside the house as the infection spreads and the remaining zombies search for flesh. Problem is, when everyone in the house has been casted specifically because they create tension and conflict with each other to boost ratings, that's easier said than done...

''Dead Set'' is the not-so predictable crossover of ''Big Brother'' [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] the ZombieApocalypse, particularly the fast plague-zombies of ''Film/TwentyEightDaysLater''. After a ZombieInfectee staggers into the crowd at a BB eviction, the disease spreads rapidly through the studio, leaving just one safe place: the heavily protected house in the middle. The remaining housemates then try to survive inside the house as the infection spreads and the remaining zombies search for flesh. Problem is, when everyone in the house has been chosen specifically because they create tension and conflict with each other to boost ratings, that's easier said than done...

* YourCheatingHeart: Kelly cheats on Riq with a co-worker prior to the zombie apocalypse, although Riq never learns this.

* AdaptationalSexuality: Grayson on ''Dead Set'' is CampGay, while Madonna, his counterpart on ''Reality Z'', is a {{trans|gender}} woman.

* BitingTheHandHumor: Made by a subsidiary of the ''Big Brother'' production company, broadcast on the ''Big Brother'' channel. It even uses portions of the actual filming of Big Brother 9.

* SpringtimeForHitler: Joplin admits that the only reason he applied to be on the show in the first place was in order to decry it nationally.

* JerkasshasaPoint: Despite his behavior Patrick isn't wrong to lash out when the group discussed leaving him (and Pippa)in the central control room.

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[[caption-width-right:190:You have 30 minutes to say your goodbyes, then I'm coming to get you!]]

'''''Dead Set''''' is the not-so predictable crossover of ''Big Brother'' [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] the ZombieApocalypse, particularly the fast plague-zombies of ''Film/TwentyEightDaysLater''. After a ZombieInfectee staggers into the crowd at a BB eviction, the disease spreads rapidly through the studio, leaving just one safe place: the heavily protected house in the middle. The remaining housemates then try to survive inside the house as the infection spreads and the remaining zombies search for flesh. Problem is, when everyone in the house has been chosen specifically because they create tension and conflict with each other to boost ratings, that's easier said than done...

** Grayson untying Angel despite being warned not to by Kelly, only for Angel to turn and tear his throat out.