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Where can I stream The Upshaws?
In the United States, The Upshaws streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.
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A , comedy series: .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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About
They're back and as imperfect as ever.
Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
Multigenerational SitcomBlack Family DynamicsHeartwarming ComedySocial SatireEnsemble Cast ChemistryRelatable Domestic ChaosModern Cultural CommentaryComfort ViewingWitty DialogueUplifting Narrative
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Questions about The Upshaws
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Is The Upshaws worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (57).
Does The Upshaws get better after season 1?
7.3S17.8S27.9S37.8S47.8S57.8S68.3S7
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.3, and season 7 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Bon Voyage (season 7, episode 12) at 8.9, and the lowest is Birthday B.S. (season 1, episode 1) at 6.6.
Is The Upshaws okay for kids?
TV-MAStrong language
Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will The Upshaws make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).
Is The Upshaws plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does The Upshaws use?
Close to HomeHigh-School SweetheartsMeaningful NameBlame the ParamourFake HighGym BunnyBunny-Ears LawyerRelationship Revolving DoorNice GuyAll Take and No GivePizza Boy Special DeliveryTransparent Closetand 30 more
TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Close to Home, High-School Sweethearts, and Meaningful Name.