The Jackson 5ive

1971·Show
23Episodes in2Seasons
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Jackson 5ive fingerprint

Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Pop culture, show business, and a real life story

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. The series was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season, during a period when Michael Jackson was riding a major wave of popularity as a solo artist. The series was animated mainly in London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor, and some animation done at Estudios Moro, Barcelona, Spain. The director was Spanish-American Robert Balser.
Classic AnimationMusic-CentricPop Culture IconWholesome ComedySaturday Morning CartoonNostalgic AppealFictionalized BiographyFamily EntertainmentMusical Comedy

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Where can I stream The Jackson 5ive legally?

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Is The Jackson 5ive worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Jackson 5ive have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 23 episodes.

Is The Jackson 5ive based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Jackson 5ive air?

It ran from 1971 to 1972 and has ended.

What language is The Jackson 5ive in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does The Jackson 5ive use?

ExpyBerserk ButtonAll Just a DreamNative GuideNot Quite StarringMiddle Child SyndromeFreudian ExcuseGreen AesopThat Reminds Me of a SongYou Are the New TrendOut of FocusInk-Suit Actorand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for The Jackson 5ive, including Expy, Berserk Button, All Just a Dream.

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