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Brookside

1982 – 2003Show22 seasons2915 episodes

DramaSoap
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A slow-burning, tense soap series about everyday modern life and family, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for scares, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

22 seasons · 2915 episodes · best: S1E946 "Days Out" 9.4

Episodes

7.9

Story

The ground-breaking soap set in a housing estate on the outskirts of Liverpool.

Feels like

  • Groundbreaking Soap Opera
  • Social Realism
  • Working-Class Drama
  • British Television Classic
  • Community Dynamics
  • Controversial Storylines
  • Interpersonal Conflict
  • Long-Form Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Everyday Life

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Strickland, Pedr James, Tim Fywell
Written by
Phil Redmond, Jimmy McGovern, Chris Curry
Produced by
Phil Redmond, Paul Marquess, Mal Young
Music by
Steve Wright

Everyone

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

Facts

November 2, 1982 · November 4, 2003 · Ended

First aired
November 2, 1982
Last aired
November 4, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
22 seasons · 2915 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Brother–Sister Incest, No Escape but Down, One-Steve Limit +9

  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • No Escape but Down
  • One-Steve Limit
  • There Are No Therapists
  • Rape as Drama
  • Law of Inverse Fertility
  • Alcohol-Induced Idiocy
  • Stereo Fibbing
  • Lipstick Lesbian
  • Bookends
  • Surprisingly Happy Ending
  • Death of a Child

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Brookside?"

Questions about Brookside

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brookside?

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

Is Brookside worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.6).

How long does it take to watch Brookside?

4373 h

About 4373 hours: 2915 episodes in 22 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 2003.

Is Brookside good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Brookside plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Brookside use?

Brother–Sister IncestNo Escape but DownOne-Steve LimitThere Are No TherapistsRape as DramaLaw of Inverse FertilityAlcohol-Induced IdiocyStereo FibbingLipstick LesbianBookendsSurprisingly Happy EndingDeath of a Childand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Brother–Sister Incest, No Escape but Down, and One-Steve Limit.