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Is Barrier Reef worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8).
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Barrier Reef was an Australian television series that was first screened in 1971. Barrier Reef centred around a group of marine biologists on board a ship called the New Endeavour, researching around the Great Barrier Reef, off Queensland, Australia.
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- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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- You want something to laugh at
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Facts
February 12, 1971 · November 5, 1971 · Ended
- First aired
- February 12, 1971
- Last aired
- November 5, 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 39 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Barrier Reef worth watching?"
Questions about Barrier Reef
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Barrier Reef okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Barrier Reef?
20 h
About 20 hours: 39 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.
Can I half-watch Barrier Reef?
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 Barrier Reef?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.