Story
Feels like
- Crime Family Drama
- Sharp Kiwi Comedy
- Matriarchal Strength
- Social Class Satire
- Heartwarming Ensemble
- Witty Dialogue
- New Zealand Identity
- Redemption Arc
- Lovable Rogues
A wholesome, romantic comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
Skip it if you want dark or edgy material
Not for scares.
6 seasons · 106 episodes · best: S5E10 "O Villany!" 9.1
24 of 25 · most episodes first
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
July 12, 2005 · November 9, 2010 · Ended
Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male, Fan Disservice, Hopeless Suitor +9
12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.4).
Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is O Villany! (season 5, episode 10) at 9.1, and the lowest is Desperate Undertakings (season 6, episode 15) at 6.4.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
76 h
About 76 hours: 106 episodes in 6 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2010.
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.