Most sitcoms don't imply that the lead character has died twice in the first 15 minutes. Most sitcoms don't have an entire episode spoofing the film Titanic. Smoggie Queens is a surreal, deadpan tale of primarily LGBTQ+ friends who hang out under the same roof.
Dunning’s character Dickie isn't your normal sitcom lead, either. He's a narcissistic, volatile and insecure member of the friendship group who, now in his mid-30s, is jealous of younger queens. That’s not the traditional lead we expect.
The name 'Smoggie' actually originated when Geordies were calling us Smoggies as a bit of an insult, but we reclaimed the name. It’s quite an industrial area, contextualizing the show’s underlying themes.
Over the series, Dickie gradually softens, revealing the depth of his character. Writer Phil Dunning highlights the comedy in Dickie's volatility, which contrasts traditional likable sitcom leads.
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