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New Kids on the Block

1990·Show
14Episodes in1Season·TV-Y7
IMDb4.4
Episode ratings

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New Kids on the Block fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Pop culture and show business

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
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IMDb rating of every episode, one column per season
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Episode 14

About

1980s–90s boy band New Kids on the Block comes to the small screen in this animated/live-action hybrid. The series focuses on the group's misadventures along with their managers, based on real-life manager Maurice Starr.
90s Pop CultureBoy Band ComedyAnimated CelebrityLighthearted MisadventuresNostalgic FunMusical CartoonFamily-FriendlyRetro VibesShowbiz Satire

Crew

Written by:
Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, Charles M. Howell IV
Produced by:
Mario Piluso

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about New Kids on the Block

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Where can I stream New Kids on the Block legally?

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Is New Kids on the Block worth watching?

30
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is New Kids on the Block rated?

TV-Y7

It's rated TV-Y7 in the United States.

How many seasons does New Kids on the Block have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 14 episodes.

When did New Kids on the Block air?

It ran from 1990 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is New Kids on the Block in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does New Kids on the Block use?

Activation SequenceAdventure TownsAnd Knowing Is Half the BattleBand ToonThe FacelessGroupie BrigadeHorrible Camping TripI Just Want to Be NormalNot Quite StarringThe Power of RockRotoscopingShout-Outand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for New Kids on the Block, including Activation Sequence, Adventure Towns, And Knowing Is Half the Battle.