6.3
Is The Front Line worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
The Front Line was a BBC sitcom about two half-brothers of West Indian descent who shared a house, one brother, Malcolm, is a policeman, the other, Sheldon, is a dreadlocked Rastafarian.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- Roger Race
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Facts
December 6, 1984 · January 17, 1985 · Ended
- First aired
- December 6, 1984
- Last aired
- January 17, 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is The Front Line worth watching?"
Questions about The Front Line
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Front Line okay for kids?
Strong language
Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch The Front Line?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1985.
Will The Front Line make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch The Front Line?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.