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Red Dwarf

1988·Show
73Episodes in12Seasons·TV-PG
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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An , comedy series: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
British Sci-Fi ComedyAbsurd Situational HumorFound Family DynamicsDeep Space IsolationWitty Character InteractionsRetro-Futuristic AestheticCult Classic StatusSatirical Social CommentaryComfort Viewing

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Where can I stream Red Dwarf?

In the United States, Red Dwarf streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Red Dwarf worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

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?

TV-PGStrong language

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?

Very funny

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?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.