black humor

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Its 10 episodes pack sci-fi creepiness, wry social commentary and black humor inside of a tightly constructed story that’s substantive and thrilling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

The film is chock full of black humor set against steampunk visual design.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Gilman’s script offers black humor, suspense and a crushing ending.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2023

In a moment of black humor amid the Afghanistan crisis, senior administration officials were discussing U.S. contacts with the Taliban regarding operations at the embattled airport.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2021

He reminded Tyrion of Bronn, though Bronn had a sellsword’s black humor and Griff had no humor at all.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin