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Big Sky

1997 – 1999Show2 seasons53 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Big Sky is an Australian television drama series produced by John Edwards that ran for two seasons on Network Ten from 1997 to 1999.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.

Shows with

Big Sky episodes

2 seasons · 53 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Principle, 8.0
  2. S1 E25 Future Past and Present, 9.0
  1. S2 E5 A Family Affair, 9.0

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Scott Hartford-Davis, Tony Tilse, Kate Dennis
Written by
Bill Searle, Christopher Lee, Alexa Wyatt
Produced by
John Edwards

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 17, 1997 · May 1, 1999 · Ended

First aired
February 17, 1997
Last aired
May 1, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 53 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Australia
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!, Spotting the Thread, Action Girl +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Sky?"

Questions about Big Sky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Sky worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Big Sky okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Big Sky?

53 h

About 53 hours: 53 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1999.

Can I half-watch Big Sky?

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.

Is Big Sky plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Big Sky use?

Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!Spotting the ThreadAction GirlRed Oni, Blue OniInnocent BigotLoss of IdentityPragmatic VillainyGayngsterThe KleptomaniacScenery PornMy God, What Have I Done?Dirty Copand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!, Spotting the Thread, and Action Girl.