Nightingales

1989·Show
13Episodes in1Season
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Nightingales fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Young women running from their pasts. And the one woman who can give them a future.

Nightingales is an American medical drama television series follows the stories of Christine Broderick, a supervisor of student nurses and her five nursing students: Sam, Bridget, Yolanda, Becky, and Allyson. Other hospital personnel include Christine's love interest, Dr. Paul Petrillo; the head nurse, Lenore Ritt; and the chief of staff, Dr. Garrett Braden.
80s Medical DramaWorkplace RelationshipsNurse Training FocusEnsemble CastCharacter-DrivenFound Family ThemePersonal DramasRomance SubplotsClassic TV AestheticHuman Interest

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Nightingales

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Where can I stream Nightingales legally?

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Is Nightingales worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Nightingales have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes.

When did Nightingales air?

It ran from 1989 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Nightingales in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Nightingales use?

Away in a MangerBlack ComedyBritish BrevityBuilding of AdventureChristmas EpisodeOf Corpse He's AliveOnce an EpisodeTyrant Takes the HelmSlobs Versus SnobsUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistGainax EndingPower Suit Monkey

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Nightingales, including Away in a Manger, Black Comedy, British Brevity.

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