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Hope Island

1999·Show
22Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes50%–
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes50%–

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Hope Island fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Hope Island is an American television show that originally aired on PAX TV in the 1999-2000 season. It was based on Ballykissangel, a popular drama that aired on the BBC One. - Reverend Daniel Cooper arrives on Hope Island to reopen a church that has been abandoned for decades, hoping the quiet assignment will help him move past a personal tragedy. Met with skepticism from the island’s residents—especially innkeeper Alex Stone, who has long turned away from faith—Daniel struggles to find his place. With the help of Alex’s young son Dylan, a lonely boy who becomes his unexpected ally, Daniel begins restoring both the church and his own sense of purpose. As he earns the trust of the island’s quirky community, he must confront the past he tried to escape and discovers the possibility of healing, belonging, and new love. - The series ran for 22 episodes, and focused on the residents of Hope Island, a small island in the Pacific Northwest with a population of 1,998.
Small Town DramaCommunity LifeWholesome StorytellingCharacter-DrivenInspirational ThemesEveryday LifeGentle PacingFamily-FriendlyHuman Connection

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Corcoran, Neill Fearnley, Mike Rohl
Written by:
Mary Hanes, Jason Milligan, Norman Morrill

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hope Island

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Where can I stream Hope Island legally?

Pure FlixPlex

Hope Island is included with a subscription to Pure Flix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hope Island worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hope Island rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Hope Island have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 22 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hope Island?

Critics50
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Hope Island higher (80) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Hope Island air?

It ran from 1999 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Hope Island in?

English

It was made in English.