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Under One Roof

1995·Show
134Episodes in7Seasons
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

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

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.
Family SitcomCultural HumorMulticultural CastEveryday LifeContemporary SingaporeGenerational ConflictsWholesome ComedyCharacter-DrivenSlice of LifeRelatable Situations

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Is Under One Roof worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Under One Roof have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 134 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Under One Roof air?

It ran from 1995 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Under One Roof in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Under One Roof use?

Short-RunnersDelicate and SicklyTroubled TeenWorking-Class HeroOut of OrderBratty Teenage Daughter

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Under One Roof, including Short-Runners, Delicate and Sickly, Troubled Teen.