Reggie Perrin

Midlevel corporate drone Reggie Perrin—although secure in his marriage, with a paid-for house, no children, a car and a comfortable living, he is dissatisfied with the grind of modern living, such as his daily, often overcrowded train commute—undergoes a mid-life crisis, keeping himself entertained by fantasies.

• based on novel or book
• midlife crisis
• fake suicide
• remake
• dark comedy
• sitcom
• workplace comedy
• office culture