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Balamory

2002 – 2005Show4 seasons259 episodes

Kids
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Live action series for pre-school children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Balamory episodes

4 seasons · 259 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Fish Supper, 8.3
  1. S5 E1 One-Man Band, 7.4
  2. S5 E2 Storytime, 8.2
  3. S5 E3 Plant Panic, 8.6

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gloria Thomas
Written by
Wayne Jackman, Peter Hynes

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 2, 2002 · November 7, 2005 · Ended

First aired
September 2, 2002
Last aired
November 7, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 259 episodes
Genres
Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Only Shop in Town, Leitmotif, Art Evolution +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Balamory?"

Questions about Balamory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Balamory?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Balamory worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Balamory okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Balamory?

86 h

About 86 hours: 259 episodes in 4 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2005.

Can I half-watch Balamory?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Balamory?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Balamory use?

Only Shop in TownLeitmotifArt EvolutionThe Diaper ChangeMan in a KiltOnce per EpisodeHomemade InventionsFake InteractivityProduct PlacementToken MinorityUnconventional Food UsageReal Men Wear Pinkand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Only Shop in Town, Leitmotif, and Art Evolution.