6.4
Is Strike It Lucky worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.4).
74
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Strike it Lucky was a popular British television game show from 29 October 1986 to 23 August 1999, originally produced by Thames Television for ITV, and presented by the British comedian Michael Barrymore.
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- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Facts
October 29, 1986 · August 23, 1999 · Ended
- First aired
- October 29, 1986
- Last aired
- August 23, 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 14 seasons · 214 episodes
- Genres
- Family
- Original language
- English
Tropes
The Announcer, Early-Installment Weirdness, Carried by the Host +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Is Strike It Lucky worth watching?"
Questions about Strike It Lucky
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Strike It Lucky okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Strike It Lucky?
107 h
About 107 hours: 214 episodes in 14 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1999.
Can I half-watch Strike It Lucky?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Strike It Lucky?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
What tropes does Strike It Lucky use?
The AnnouncerEarly-Installment WeirdnessCarried by the HostBonus RoundGame Show HostTempting FateConsolation PrizeRetrauxUndesirable PrizeHome GameConfetti DropTransatlantic Equivalentand 8 more
TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including The Announcer, Early-Installment Weirdness, and Carried by the Host.