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The Bad Kids

2020·Show
12Episodes in1Season
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
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IMDb8.2
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The Bad Kids fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A story that follows three children from a coastal town who unintentionally film a murder scene. As the kids become involved with the suspect, it opens up a case that is far more complicated than it looks and entraps several families into an unpredictable outcome.
Crime ThrillerPsychological DramaFamily SecretsMoral AmbiguityChildhood TraumaSuspenseful NarrativeCharacter-DrivenCoastal TownBleak Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Xin Shuang
Written by:
Pan Yiran, Joker Sun
Composed by:
Ding Ke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bad Kids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bad Kids legally?

iQIYI

The Bad Kids is included with a subscription to iQIYI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on iQIYI. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bad Kids worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bad Kids rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Bad Kids have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 48 minutes each.

When did The Bad Kids air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is The Bad Kids in?

Chinesecn

It was made in Chinese, with some cn. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Bad Kids?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bad Kids in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bad Kids use?

Body in a BreadboxBlack MailThe AceParental NeglectFree-Range ChildrenExpository Hairstyle ChangeThe Chess MasterAlone with the PsychoChildhood FriendsArc WordsAwful Wedded LifeAmbiguous Endingand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Bad Kids, including Body in a Breadbox, Black Mail, The Ace.