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Pan Am

2011 – 2012Show1 season14 episodesTV-PG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic687.4Rotten Tomatoes70%71%

A nostalgic, romantic drama series about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 14 episodes · best: S1E8 "Unscheduled Departure" 7.6

Episodes

7.3

Story

Buckle up... adventure calls.

In this modern world, air travel represents the height of luxury and Pan Am is the biggest name in the business. The planes are glamorous, the pilots are rock stars and the stewardesses are the most desirable women in the world. They're trained to handle everything from in-air emergencies to unwanted advances—all without rumpling their pristine uniforms or mussing their hair.

Feels like

  • 1960s Glamour Aesthetic
  • Golden Age of Aviation
  • Romantic Drama
  • Female Empowerment Narrative
  • Period Piece
  • Travel & Adventure
  • Nostalgic Escapism
  • Social Progression
  • Fashion Forward
  • Melodramatic Storytelling

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andrew Bernstein, John Fortenberry, Thomas Schlamme
Written by
Jack Orman, Lydia Woodward, Nick Thiel
Produced by
Iain Paterson, Mike Daniels

Everyone

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Facts

September 25, 2011 · February 19, 2012 · Ended

First aired
September 25, 2011
Last aired
February 19, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 14 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Woman Scorned, Berserk Button, Precocious Crush +9

  • Woman Scorned
  • Berserk Button
  • Precocious Crush
  • Stepford Smiler
  • The Beard
  • She Cleans Up Nicely
  • All Men Are Perverts
  • New Year Has Come
  • Lie Detector
  • Girl Next Door
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Rule of Drama

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pan Am?"

Questions about Pan Am

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pan Am?

PhiloAMC+The RokuSundance NowSpectrum On DemandTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Pan Am streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, Spectrum On Demand, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Pan Am worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Pan Am okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Pan Am?

10 h

About 10 hours: 14 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2012.

Can I half-watch Pan Am?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Pan Am good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Pan Am use?

Woman ScornedBerserk ButtonPrecocious CrushStepford SmilerThe BeardShe Cleans Up NicelyAll Men Are PervertsNew Year Has ComeLie DetectorGirl Next DoorJerk with a Heart of GoldRule of Dramaand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Woman Scorned, Berserk Button, and Precocious Crush.