Watch Borderline (2015)

Borderline is a mockumentary-style comedy series that premiered in the UK in August 2015. Jointly produced by Wize Guys Production and Traverse Media, the show follows the day-to-day operations of a fictional border security agency, the Northend Airport Border Security Team (N.A.B.S.T.).

The N.A.B.S.T. headquarters are located on the border between Northend and Southend - two fictional neighboring countries where the primary language is English. The storylines and characters of Borderline are inspired by the real-life experiences of its writers, some of whom have previously worked in border control. The show primarily takes place at the border control checkpoint of Northend's fictional main airport, and centers around the activities of the N.A.B.S.T. team members, who are shown to be an eclectic and dysfunctional group of individuals.

One of the primary characters of the show is Andy (played by Jamie Michie), who is the head of the N.A.B.S.T. team. Andy is a well-meaning but largely incompetent boss who seems to be more interested in making life easier for himself than in enforcing border control laws. His decisions often lead to confusion and chaos, and he is frequently forced to deal with the consequences of his actions. Other main characters include Grant, who is the resident expert on passport fraud and forgery, Clive, the newest recruit who is eager to prove himself, and Proctor, the surly and uncooperative employee who always seems to be on the verge of quitting.

The show's humor comes from the absurdity of the situations that the N.A.B.S.T. team members find themselves in, as well as their personality quirks and interpersonal relationships. For example, in one episode, the team accidentally let a group of goats into the country because Andy chose to prioritize his lunch break over completing their mandatory inspection. Another episode sees the team struggling to apprehend a group of stowaways who have barricaded themselves in the airplane bathroom.

The style of Borderline is similar to other mockumentary-style comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation. The show is shot in a hand-held camera style, with frequent cutaways to talking head interviews with the characters. In this way, the show is able to play up the absurdity of the situations and highlight the personalities of the characters.

Overall, Borderline is a fun and lighthearted comedy that pokes fun at the bureaucracy and inefficiencies of border control. The show has a talented ensemble cast, and the writing is consistently sharp and clever. While the show may not be for everyone, fans of mockumentary-style comedies are bound to enjoy the antics of the N.A.B.S.T. team.

Borderline (2015) is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between September 22, 2015 and on Traverse MediaWize Guys Production