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John Adams
2008·Show
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A , drama series: , but never scary, .
Good for family movie night · teens · binge-friendly
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He united the states of America.
Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.
Epic Historical DramaPolitical BiographyFounding Fathers EraIntellectual & VerboseMasterful Acting ShowcaseEducational & AccurateSlow-Burning NarrativeCinematic Period PieceFamily Legacy Focus
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Is John Adams worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 78).
Is John Adams okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceStrong language
Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch John Adams?
7 h
About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.
Is John Adams plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is John Adams good for date night?
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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.
What tropes does John Adams use?
Anti-VillainAdmiring the AbominationInterrupted IntimacyThe Good ChancellorCalling the Old Man OutLocked Out of the LoopShouting Free-for-AllKavorka ManArmor-Piercing ResponseShe Cleans Up NicelyPolitically Correct HistoryEternally Pearly-White Teethand 78 more
TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Anti-Villain, Admiring the Abomination, and Interrupted Intimacy.