7.6
Is The Hoop Life worth watching?
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6).
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
The Hoop Life is a TV series depicting the lives of a team of basketball players in the fictional UBA, starring Rick Peters as Greg Marr, Mykelti Williamson as Marvin Buxton, and Cirroc Lofton as b-ball prodigy Curtis Thorpe. The series has run on both Showtime and Spike TV.
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- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Facts
July 4, 1999 · March 19, 2000 · Ended
- First aired
- July 4, 1999
- Last aired
- March 19, 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 22 episodes
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Hoop Life worth watching?"
Questions about The Hoop Life
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch The Hoop Life?
22 h
About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2000.
Can I half-watch The Hoop Life?
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 Hoop Life plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.