7.3
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 7.3).
Boston Public
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Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly
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Principal Steven Harper runs Winslow High School as best as he can while dealing with the demands of the faculty, the students and their parents.
High School DramaMoral AmbiguityTeacher ProtagonistSocial Issues FocusEmotional TurmoilRealistic DialogueComing-of-Age StrugglesEducational EthicsCharacter StudyMelodramatic Tones
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Which season of Boston Public is best?
8.1S17.6S27.7S37.3S4
Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Chapter Twenty-Two (season 1, episode 22) at 8.8, and the lowest is Chapter Twenty-Eight (season 2, episode 6) at 5.8.
Is Boston Public okay for kids?
TV-PGViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
How long does it take to watch Boston Public?
59 h
About 59 hours: 81 episodes in 4 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2005.
Is Boston Public plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Boston Public good for date night?
and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
What tropes does Boston Public use?
Pet the DogAdults Are UselessStalker with a CrushCall-BackNo Medication for MeInner City SchoolTeen GeniusArtistic License – LawEpic FailObstructive BureaucratPsychologist TeacherFormer Teen Rebeland 62 more
TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Pet the Dog, Adults Are Useless, and Stalker with a Crush.