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The Academy

2007 – 2009Show3 seasons31 episodes

DocumentaryReality
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

The Academy is a reality television series that provides a behind-the-scenes look at police recruits of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy as they go through an 18-week training course to become deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares.

Shows with

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

May 24, 2007 · December 26, 2009 · Ended

First aired
May 24, 2007
Last aired
December 26, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 31 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Academy worth watching?"

Questions about The Academy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Academy worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 7).

How long does it take to watch The Academy?

31 h

About 31 hours: 31 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2009.

Can I half-watch The Academy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Academy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.