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The Big Door Prize

2023 – 2024Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic716.3Rotten Tomatoes84%72%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E4 "Storytellers" 7.7

Episodes

6.9
7.2

Story

Your life's potential is one card away.

A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone's true potential. Soon residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships, and questioning long-held beliefs—all in pursuit of a better future.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Sci-Fi Comedy
  • Small-Town Eccentrics
  • Existential Whimsy
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Uplifting & Hopeful
  • Absurd Premise Grounded in Reality
  • Community Dynamics
  • Quirky & Charming
  • Philosophical Humor

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Declan Lowney, Satya Bhabha, Jordan Canning
Written by
Amanda Rosenberg, Dian Qi, David West Read
Produced by
Matthew Spiegel, M.O. Walsh
Music by
Zachary Dawes, Nick Sena

Everyone

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Facts

March 28, 2023 · June 11, 2024 · Ended

First aired
March 28, 2023
Last aired
June 11, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Big Door Prize?"

Questions about The Big Door Prize

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Door Prize?

Apple TV

In the United States, The Big Door Prize streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Big Door Prize worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is The Big Door Prize okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Big Door Prize make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Big Door Prize?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.