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Port Charles

1997·Show
1624Episodes in16Seasons
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Port Charles is an American television. It is a spin-off of the serial General Hospital In the first few years, Port Charles got a reputation for focusing most of its energies on the medical school program, setting more of its main action at Port Charles' General Hospital than was seen on the parent show, General Hospital. As it evolved, it turned its focus to stories with gothic intrigue that included themes such as forbidden love, vampires, and life after death. It also abandoned the basic open-ended writing style used on all other daytime dramas in December 2000, instead creating thirteen-week story arcs. This type of storytelling is a staple of Latin telenovelas. It also allowed the cast, crew, and writing staff to only work six months out of the year.
Gothic RomanceSupernatural DramaMedical Soap OperaIntrigue & MysteryCharacter-DrivenForbidden LoveSerialized NarrativeVampire ThemesLife After Death

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Is Port Charles worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Port Charles rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Port Charles have?

16 seasons

It has 16 seasons with 1624 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Port Charles air?

It ran from 1997 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Port Charles in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Port Charles use?

Actor AllusionAlternate UniverseBabies Ever AfterBackup TwinBedroom Adultery SceneBetter Partner AssertionBig GoodBroken PedestalThe Bus Came BackStrike EpisodeSTD ImmunityLeft Hangingand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Port Charles, including Actor Allusion, Alternate Universe, Babies Ever After.