6.5
Is The Slammer worth watching?
37
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.5).
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WeakGoodWatch scoreSummary
Set in a fictional prison called HM Slammer, this programme follows a variety show format where “prisoners” compete by performing to an audience, who decide which act should be released.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for tears, romance or brutality.
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4 of 4 · most episodes first
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- Produced by
- Steve Ryde
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Facts
September 22, 2006 · July 3, 2015 · Ended
- First aired
- September 22, 2006
- Last aired
- July 3, 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 7 seasons · 83 episodes
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Easy Amnesia, I Need to Go Iron My Dog, Prison +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Is The Slammer worth watching?"
Questions about The Slammer
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Slammer okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Slammer?
39 h
About 39 hours: 83 episodes in 7 seasons of about 28 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2015.
Can I half-watch The Slammer?
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 The Slammer?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.
What tropes does The Slammer use?
Easy AmnesiaI Need to Go Iron My DogPrisonI Can't Believe I'm Saying ThisSticky SituationPin-Pulling TeethDrill Sergeant NastyBrown NoteRule #1Variety ShowModern Major GeneralWorking on the Chain Gangand 33 more
TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Easy Amnesia, I Need to Go Iron My Dog, and Prison.