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House of 72 Tenants

2008 – nowShow20 seasons2314 episodes

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving comedy series about family and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

This drama is based on the film 'Seventy-two Tenants' and describes the struggle between landlords and tenants in the seventy-two houses in the street in the late 1940s, as well as a large number of descriptions of neighborhood life under the rule of the Kuomintang.

Feels like

  • Cantonese Sitcom Classic
  • Nostalgic Slice-of-Life
  • Community Ensemble Comedy
  • Historical Guangzhou Setting
  • Heartwarming & Humorous
  • Dialect-Rich Dialogue
  • Social Satire of Daily Life
  • Comfort TV Viewing
  • Intergenerational Appeal
  • Low-Stakes Narrative

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Facts

July 5, 2008 · December 18, 2025 · Still running

First aired
July 5, 2008
Latest episode
December 18, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
20 seasons · 2314 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is House of 72 Tenants worth watching?"

Questions about House of 72 Tenants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is House of 72 Tenants worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87.

Is House of 72 Tenants okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch House of 72 Tenants?

771 h

About 771 hours: 2314 episodes in 20 seasons of about 20 minutes each since 2008, and it's still in production.

Will House of 72 Tenants make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch House of 72 Tenants?

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 House of 72 Tenants in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.