6.9
Is Skag worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).
69
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Skag is a short-lived American drama series that aired on NBC and starred Karl Malden. Skag originated as a three-hour television movie that aired on January 6, 1980.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Comfort watch
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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Skag episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E0 Pilot, 7.4
Cast
Crew
- Directors
- Allen Reisner, Frank Perry, Bruce Bilson
- Written by
- Abby Mann
- Produced by
- Abby Mann
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Facts
January 6, 1980 · February 21, 1980 · Ended
- First aired
- January 6, 1980
- Last aired
- February 21, 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Skag worth watching?"
Questions about Skag
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Skag?
6 h
About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.
Is Skag plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Skag?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.