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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.
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Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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The Squad is a 1980 ITV children's TV series about the fictional exploits of a group of Police Cadets. The character of Cadet Alan Martin was played by actor Mark Botham who later went on to play PC Danny Sparkes in the TV series Juliet Bravo.
British Children's DramaPolice Procedural for KidsNostalgic 80s TVComing-of-Age CrimeWholesome AdventureEducational Law EnforcementLow-Stakes MysteryVintage ITV Series
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Is The Squad okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Squad?
5 h
About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.
Can I half-watch The Squad?
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching The Squad?
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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.