7.8
Is Pond Life worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8).
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Pond Life is a British animated television series that was written and directed by Candy Guard and follows the misadventures of its neurotic and self-obsessed protagonist, Dolly Pond. Two series were broadcast on Channel 4 in 1996 and 2000.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Background watch
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.
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Pond Life episodes
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Boyfriend, 8.7
- S1 E2 Holiday, 8.8
- S1 E10 Driving Test, 9.2
Cast
7 of 7 · most episodes first
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Facts
December 3, 1996 · October 10, 2000 · Ended
- First aired
- December 3, 1996
- Last aired
- October 10, 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 20 episodes
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Tropes
Accidental Misnaming, A-Cup Angst, Amicable Exes +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Pond Life worth watching?"
Questions about Pond Life
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Pond Life?
10 h
About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2000.
Will Pond Life make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Pond Life?
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.
What tropes does Pond Life use?
Accidental MisnamingA-Cup AngstAmicable ExesBe YourselfBig Beautiful WomanBlack SheepBlind Without 'EmThe BoreFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingOperation: JealousySmoky VoiceBratty Half-Pintand 31 more
TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Accidental Misnaming, A-Cup Angst, and Amicable Exes.