'Sally4Ever' is proof the future of comedy is dark and cringe-worthy: 5 shows to date to prepare you for what's coming next

As it is apparent now that the fate of comedy is headed towards dark, twisted realities of pain and laughter, let us look at the five best cringe-comedy series to date

The two episodes of British-import dark comedy 'Sally4Ever' that has aired so far on HBO has been enough to determine the evolution of what we call cringe-comedy and how this, the latest of Julia Davis' creation, has struck baffling new limits to the genre and pushed the boundaries of what's okay on TV and what is not.

If you are following the new 'love it' or 'hate it' show, chances are you are no stranger to cringe-comedy and you enjoy the discomfort the show offers. However, it may be a just too much for beginners, who have not yet had a dose of British humor, especially Julia Davis'.

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