China Beach
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Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is China Beach worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 70). Audiences rate it higher (89 out of 100) than critics (70).
How long does it take to watch China Beach?
45 h
About 45 hours: 64 episodes in 4 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1991.
Is China Beach plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching China Beach?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
What tropes does China Beach use?
TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Mauve Shirt, Documentary Episode, and Bottle Episode.