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The X Factor

2005 – 2016Show8 seasons233 episodes

Reality
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3

Summary

Individuals and groups compete in hope of becoming the next musical megastar.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

The X Factor episodes

8 seasons · 233 episodes

  1. S4 E1 Auditions 1, 7.8
  2. S4 E17 One Direction to Superstardom, 6.9
  1. S8 E1 Auditions 1, 7.2
  2. S8 E2 Auditions 2, 6.8
  3. S8 E3 Auditions 3, 7.3
  4. S8 E4 Auditions 4, 7.4
  5. S8 E5 Auditions 5, 7.1
  6. S8 E6 Auditions 6, 7.3
  7. S8 E7 Three Seat Challenge 1, 8.3
  8. S8 E8 Three Seat Challenge 2, 7.5
  9. S8 E11 Live Decider 1, 6.7

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Facts

February 6, 2005 · November 21, 2016 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 2005
Last aired
November 21, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 233 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English

Tropes

Leona Lewis, Leona Lewis, Berserk Button +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The X Factor worth watching?"

Questions about The X Factor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The X Factor worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 4.3).

Is The X Factor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The X Factor?

350 h

About 350 hours: 233 episodes in 8 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2016.

Can I half-watch The X Factor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The X Factor use?

Leona LewisLeona LewisBerserk ButtonOdd Name OutLoophole AbuseRita OraSurpassed the TeacherFat BastardThe GadflyInvincible HeroAsian Speekee EngrishNicole Scherzingerand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Leona Lewis, Leona Lewis, and Berserk Button.