How to Be Indie

2009·Show
52Episodes in2Seasons·TV-Y
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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How to Be Indie fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • 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

How to Be Indie was a Canadian television show on YTV. The main character is a 13-year-old Indian Canadian teenager named Indira "Indie" Mehta. The program is a single-camera series intended for a youth audience. The series was created by Vera Santamaria, John May, and Suzanne Bolch. The series ran for two seasons and aired its final episode on October 24, 2011 on YTV in Canada and May 26, 2012 on Disney Channel in the United Kingdom.
Canadian Teen SitcomComing-of-Age ComedyRelatable High School LifeFamily-Friendly HumorCultural IdentityWholesome & CharmingEpisodic AdventuresLighthearted & FunYouth Audience

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Where can I stream How to Be Indie legally?

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Is How to Be Indie worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is How to Be Indie rated?

TV-Y

It's rated TV-Y in the United States.

How many seasons does How to Be Indie have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 52 episodes.

When did How to Be Indie air?

It ran from 2009 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is How to Be Indie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch How to Be Indie?

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What tropes does How to Be Indie use?

Alpha BitchThe BullyDoes This Remind You of Anything?Token WhiteIdiosyncratic Episode NamingClashing CousinsInsistent TerminologyHas Two Thumbs and...Line-of-Sight AliasHollywood HackingX Called; They Want Their Y BackAsian Store-Ownerand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for How to Be Indie, including Alpha Bitch, The Bully, Does This Remind You of Anything?.

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