Porterhouse Blue

1987Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Cambridge, Great Britain, 1980s. When the headmaster of Porterhouse College dies without naming a successor, the government appoints a former graduate whose ideas clash with the extreme conservatism that reigns at the institution.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for scares, adrenaline or romance.

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Porterhouse Blue episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.1

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

June 3, 1987 · June 24, 1987 · Ended

First aired
June 3, 1987
Last aired
June 24, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male, Chekhov's Gun, Bulk Buy Only +3

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Porterhouse Blue?"

Questions about Porterhouse Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Porterhouse Blue?

In the United States, Porterhouse Blue is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Porterhouse Blue worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch Porterhouse Blue?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.

Will Porterhouse Blue make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is Porterhouse Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.