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EastEnders

1985 – nowShow42 seasons7331 episodesTV-PG

DramaSoap
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic–6.8

A romantic, nostalgic soap series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

42 seasons · 7331 episodes · best: S1E1999 "Episode #1.1999" 9.1

Episodes

5.7

Story

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

Feels like

  • Working-Class Drama
  • Soap Opera
  • Generational Conflict
  • London Life
  • Melodramatic
  • Community Focus
  • Long-Running Serial
  • Social Realism
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Cultural Institution

Cast

24 of 505 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Clive Arnold, Bill Hays, Barry Letts
Written by
Matt Evans, Nicholas Hicks-Beach, Julia Smith
Produced by
Lorraine Newman, Corinne Hollingworth, Sean O'Connor
Music by
Simon May, Keith Harris, Anita Dobson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 19, 1985 · October 7, 2026 · Still running

First aired
February 19, 1985
Latest episode
October 7, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
42 seasons · 7331 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Soap, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Manipulative Bastard, Bribing the Homeless, Absurdly Youthful Mother +9

  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Bribing the Homeless
  • Absurdly Youthful Mother
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Gay Aesop
  • Münchausen Syndrome
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • Love Triangle
  • Troubled Abuser
  • Murder by Mistake
  • In Medias Res
  • My Local

12 of 194 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream EastEnders?"

Questions about EastEnders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream EastEnders?

PrimeBritboxBritBoxPlex

In the United States, EastEnders streams on Prime, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is EastEnders worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 4.8).

Is EastEnders okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch EastEnders?

3666 h

About 3666 hours: 7331 episodes in 42 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1985, and it's still in production.

Is EastEnders good for date night?

and 3 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerational

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is EastEnders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does EastEnders use?

Manipulative BastardBribing the HomelessAbsurdly Youthful MotherAnyone Can DieGay AesopMünchausen SyndromeTrailers Always SpoilLove TriangleTroubled AbuserMurder by MistakeIn Medias ResMy Localand 182 more

TV Tropes lists 194 tropes for it, including Manipulative Bastard, Bribing the Homeless, and Absurdly Youthful Mother.