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Big Brother

2000·Show
1015Episodes in28Seasons·TV-14
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic354.5
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IMDb5.7Metacritic354.5
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Funny.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Meta Narrative8
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Expect the unexpected.

American version of the reality game show which follows a group of HouseGuests living together 24 hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months.
Social Experiment Reality TVCringe Comedy GoldmineStrategic ManipulationPop Culture PhenomenonVoyeuristic EntertainmentCampy & IronicInterpersonal ConflictMeta-Narrative StructureGuilty PleasureHigh-Stakes Isolation

Crew

Directed by:
Mark W. Roden, Tony McCuin, Terry Donohue
Produced by:
John Platt, Darren J. Paletz, Don Wollman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Big Brother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Brother legally?

fuboTVParamount+YouTube TVPluto TV

Big Brother is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Brother worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Brother rated?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentNudity

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and nudity.

How many seasons does Big Brother have?

28 seasons

It has 28 seasons with 1015 episodes and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Brother?

Critics35
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Big Brother higher (51) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Big Brother air?

It started in 2000 and is still in production.

What language is Big Brother in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Brother?

12ATAUCACHCZDEGBIEITNLPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Brother in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Brother use?

Gruel and Unusual PunishmentObfuscating StupidityEmpty Piles of ClothingFemme FataleOne-Steve LimitOne-Steve LimitComedic SpankingHated by AllVoted Off the IslandTalking AnimalPerson as VerbRepeating Adand 171 more

TV Tropes lists 183 storytelling tropes for Big Brother, including Gruel and Unusual Punishment, Obfuscating Stupidity, Empty Piles of Clothing.