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Hardcore Pawn

2010 – 2015Show9 seasons160 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryReality
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

A tense, intriguing reality series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, romance or big ideas.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 160 episodes · best: S1E2 "Pilot: Ashley's Back" 6.5

Episodes

5.5
4.9
4.9
4.5
4.9
5.0
5.3
5.1
5.9

Story

Meet the Gold family. As owners of Detroit's biggest pawn shop, they've bought and sold things you can't begin to imagine. Every day brings new danger as the Golds operate in the heart of one of America's most troubled cities. With 50,000 sq ft of cash and goods surrounding them, there are millions to be made, but their profits come with huge risk.

Feels like

  • Reality TV Drama
  • Pawn Shop Negotiations
  • Blue-Collar Eccentrics
  • Urban Decay Aesthetic
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Family Business Dynamics
  • Streetwise Hustle
  • American Working Class Portrait

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Facts

August 16, 2010 · April 6, 2015 · Ended

First aired
August 16, 2010
Last aired
April 6, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 160 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

"Angry Black Man" Stereotype, Berserk Button, The Bet +9

  • "Angry Black Man" Stereotype
  • Berserk Button
  • The Bet
  • Like Father, Unlike Son
  • We Buy Anything
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Kayfabe
  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Clashing Cousins
  • Dystopian Detroit
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Take That!

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hardcore Pawn?"

Questions about Hardcore Pawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hardcore Pawn?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hardcore Pawn from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hardcore Pawn worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 4.9).

Which season of Hardcore Pawn is best?

Season 9, with an IMDb average of 5.9. Season 4 is the weakest at 4.5. The highest-rated episode is Pilot: Ashley's Back (season 1, episode 2) at 6.5, and the lowest is Fire Bomb! (season 4, episode 3) at 4.0.

Is Hardcore Pawn okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Hardcore Pawn?

56 h

About 56 hours: 160 episodes in 9 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2015.

Can I half-watch Hardcore Pawn?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Hardcore Pawn use?

"Angry Black Man" StereotypeBerserk ButtonThe BetLike Father, Unlike SonWe Buy AnythingSibling RivalryKayfabeCluster F-BombClashing CousinsDystopian DetroitChuck Cunningham SyndromeTake That!and 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including "Angry Black Man" Stereotype, Berserk Button, and The Bet.