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The Genie from Down Under

1996·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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About

When Penelope discovers an old trunk in the attic of her home, her curiosity leads her to check its contents. She finds a beautiful, but dusty, opal pendant and is delighted with her find - not realising how much it will affect her life.
Children's ComedyFantasy ElementsWhimsical AdventureLighthearted FunFamily-FriendlyMagical HumorAustralian TelevisionComfort WatchGenie Story

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Is The Genie from Down Under worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Genie from Down Under rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does The Genie from Down Under have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Genie from Down Under air?

It ran from 1996 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is The Genie from Down Under in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Genie from Down Under?

2GBGG

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What tropes does The Genie from Down Under use?

Children Are InnocentTaunting the TransformedBrought Down to NormalOur Genies Are DifferentLesser of Two EvilsStock PunishmentAccidental TruthSuspiciously Similar SubstituteLove DodecahedronLand PoorBemoaning the New BodyUnsympathetic Comedy Protagonistand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Genie from Down Under, including Children Are Innocent, Taunting the Transformed, Brought Down to Normal.