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Hopeville

2009Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
78
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In a dusty small South African town, a man in search of forgiveness tries to rebuild a relationship with the son he abandoned when he was a child, while renovating a run-down outdoor swimming pool. A feel-good series with biting humor that reflects both the ills of South African society and its resilience.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Trengove
Written by
John Trengove, Roger Smith, Michelle Rowe
Music by
Jahn Beukes

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Facts

November 25, 2009 · December 16, 2009 · Ended

First aired
November 25, 2009
Last aired
December 16, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Afrikaans
Made in
South Africa

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Hopeville worth watching?"

Questions about Hopeville

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hopeville worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78.

Is Hopeville okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Hopeville?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.

Is Hopeville plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Hopeville?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.