Rosie

1977·Show
35Episodes in5Seasons
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Rosie is a British situation-comedy television series, written by Roy Clarke that was broadcast between 1977 and 1981. It was filmed and set in Scarborough in North Yorkshire. The central character was PC Penrose, the titular "Rosie", a young and inexperienced police officer, played by Paul Greenwood. For the first series of seven episodes, broadcast in 1975, it was called The Growing Pains of PC Penrose, but it underwent a revamp with a new title, setting and signature tune.
Classic British SitcomCharacter-Driven ComedyGentle HumorEveryday LifeCommunity FocusWholesome EntertainmentNostalgic AppealSmall-Town SettingRelatable Situations

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Rosie worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Rosie have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 35 episodes.

When did Rosie air?

It ran from 1977 to 1981 and has ended.

What language is Rosie in?

English

It was made in English.

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