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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (87 out of 100) than critics (57).
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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It's not a contest. It's a war.
Brooke McQueen, a popular cheerleader at Jacqueline Kennedy High School, and Sam McPherson, the editor of the school paper, are polar opposites. When their single parents unexpectedly meet and get engaged, Brooke and Sam have to deal with their new situation on top of regular teenage girl problems.
Subversive Teen SatireMeta-Cinematic CommentaryHyper-Stylized AestheticCult Classic StatusSocial Critique of ConformityWitty & Cynical DialogueUnconventional Narrative StructureNostalgic Late-90s VibePsychological Depth Beneath Surface
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Questions about Popular
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Popular okay for kids?
TV-14Strong language
Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Popular?
32 h
About 32 hours: 43 episodes in 2 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2001.
Will Popular make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Is Popular plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Popular use?
Freudian ExcuseAll Periods Are PMSUsed to Be a Sweet KidNice, Mean, and In-BetweenTonight, Someone DiesBoot Camp EpisodeStock Series FinalesWondrous Ladies RoomCliffhangerMissing MomRe-Release SoundtrackYet Another Christmas Caroland 34 more
TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Freudian Excuse, All Periods Are PMS, and Used to Be a Sweet Kid.