Red Dwarf
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Questions about Red Dwarf
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Red Dwarf worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.4). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.4 against 8.5 for the best season.
Which season of Red Dwarf is best?
Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Back to Reality (season 5, episode 6) at 9.3, and the lowest is Back to Earth (Part One) (season 9, episode 1) at 6.3.
Is Red Dwarf okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Red Dwarf?
37 h
About 37 hours: 73 episodes in 12 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 2017.
Will Red Dwarf make me laugh?
Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).
Is Red Dwarf plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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