Is Powerhouse okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
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Powerhouse is a United States television series produced by the Educational Film Center at Northern Virginia ETV and aired on PBS for 16 episodes in 1982.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for brutality, scares or tears.
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Facts
December 12, 1982 · January 3, 1983 · Ended
- First aired
- December 12, 1982
- Last aired
- January 3, 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 16 episodes
- Genres
- Mystery
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Adventure, The Alcoholic, Kid Detective +9
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Powerhouse okay for kids?"
Questions about Powerhouse
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Powerhouse?
8 h
About 8 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1983.
Can I half-watch Powerhouse?
Easy watchDemanding
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 Powerhouse?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.