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Philly

2001·Show
22Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes64%–
Episodes
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes64%–
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Philly fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

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About

Philly is an American television series created by Steven Bochco that focused on criminal defense attorney Kathleen Maguire. It lasted a full season and was canceled due to low ratings. The final episode was advertised heavily as the series finale, a move not commonly used in network promotion, for a series lasting only one season. The complete series is not on DVD, but is viewable on Netflix in HD and 5.1 Surround Sound. The series briefly aired in syndication on Universal HD in 2008.
Legal DramaCourtroom ProceduralCrime & JusticeDialogue-DrivenCharacter-FocusedContemporary RealismIntriguing CasesMoral DilemmasSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Rick Wallace, Kevin Hooks, Michael Switzer
Written by:
Tom Szentgyorgyi, Steven Bochco
Produced by:
Bernadette Caulfield, Dayna Kalins
Composed by:
Mike Post

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Philly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Philly legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Philly worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Philly rated?

TV-PGStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Philly have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 22 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Philly?

Critics64
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Philly higher (73) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Philly air?

It ran from 2001 to 2002 and has ended.

What language is Philly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Philly use?

Alliterative NameAlliterative TitleI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineOne-Word TitleThe PlaceSpecial Guest

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Philly, including Alliterative Name, Alliterative Title, I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine.