Is Late Starter worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.
Good for
- Background watch
- Binge-friendly
- Comfort watch
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.
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- Directors
- Nicholas Mallett, Barry Davis
- Written by
- Brian Clark
- Produced by
- Ruth Boswell
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Facts
March 15, 1985 · May 3, 1985 · Ended
- First aired
- March 15, 1985
- Last aired
- May 3, 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Late Starter worth watching?"
Questions about Late Starter
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Late Starter?
7 h
About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1985.
Is Late Starter plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Late Starter?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.