And the Beat Goes On

1996·Show
8Episodes in1Season

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence2

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty4

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Set in Liverpool, England during the 1960s. It follows the members of two families as they struggle to cope with the social turmoil of this period. Mickey O'Rourke, his wife Mary Ann and their son Ritchie must contend with Ritchie's girlfriend Cathy, who is pregnant by another man. Nick Spencer and his wife Connie have a daughter Christine who brings an unsuitable boyfriend home. Meanwhile, Connie is becoming dependent on tranquilizers and her brother tries to borrow money from Nick.
1960s British DramaFamily SagaSocial RealismWorking-Class StrugglesLiverpool SettingHistorical Period PieceIntertwined NarrativesMelancholy ToneGenerational Conflict

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Is And the Beat Goes On worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is And the Beat Goes On rated?

Drug useStrong languageSexual content

Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and sexual content.

How many seasons does And the Beat Goes On have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

When did And the Beat Goes On air?

It ran from 1996 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is And the Beat Goes On in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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