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Ren Faire

2024Show1 season3 episodesTV-14

DocumentarySci-Fi & Fantasy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic797.4Rotten Tomatoes100%91%

An eccentric, intriguing documentary series about show business and politics, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got The Will?" 7.1

Episodes

7.0

Story

Only one can wear the crown.

When the ailing king of America's largest renaissance festival declares his retirement, an epic power struggle ensues between an actor, a former elephant trainer, and a kettle-corn kingpin to claim his throne.

Feels like

  • Docuseries
  • Power Struggle
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Behind-the-Scenes Drama
  • Cringe Humor
  • Unconventional Leadership
  • Human Oddities
  • Folkloric Setting
  • Intriguing Mystery

Crew

Directors
Lance Oppenheim
Written by
Lance Oppenheim, Max Allman, Nicholas Nazmi
Produced by
Dani Sloane, Karen Bernstein, Nicholas Nazmi
Music by
Ari Balouzian

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Facts

June 2, 2024 · June 9, 2024 · Ended

First aired
June 2, 2024
Last aired
June 9, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

My Nayme Is, Big Fancy House, Nepotism +9

  • My Nayme Is
  • Big Fancy House
  • Nepotism
  • May–December Romance
  • Artistic License – History
  • Must Have Caffeine
  • Lonely Rich Kid
  • Meal Ticket
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Serious Business
  • The Teetotaler
  • The Scrooge

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Ren Faire?"

Questions about Ren Faire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ren Faire?

HBO Max

In the United States, Ren Faire streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 81 other countries.

Is Ren Faire worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Ren Faire okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

What tropes does Ren Faire use?

My Nayme IsBig Fancy HouseNepotismMay–December RomanceArtistic License – HistoryMust Have CaffeineLonely Rich KidMeal Ticket"Well Done, Son" GuySerious BusinessThe TeetotalerThe Scroogeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including My Nayme Is, Big Fancy House, and Nepotism.