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Smash

2012·Show
32Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes67%78%
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IMDb7.8Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes67%78%
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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Follow your dream. Watch your back.

Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."
Broadway Backstage DramaMusical Theater RomanceFierce Professional RivalryEmotional VulnerabilityHigh-Stakes AuditionsComplex Ensemble DynamicsOriginal Musical NumbersNew York City GlamourCareer vs. Love ConflictShowbiz Reality Check

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Morris, Michael Mayer, Tricia Brock
Written by:
Bathsheba Doran, Julia Brownell, Theresa Rebeck
Produced by:
Jordon Nardino, Jim Chory

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Smash

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smash legally?

PrimePeacockFandango at Home FreePluto TVBroadwayHDPeacock Premium+Broadway HD

Smash is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, BroadwayHD, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Smash worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Smash rated?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Smash have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 32 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Smash?

Critics70
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Smash much the same way.

When did Smash air?

It ran from 2012 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Smash in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Smash?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Smash in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Smash use?

Let's DuetShout-OutBack for the FinaleIn-JokeSo Bad, It's GoodDiegetic MusicalLighter and SofterAll Gays are PromiscuousCharacter Celebrity EndorsementShow Within a ShowEvil DivaPatter Songand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 storytelling tropes for Smash, including Let's Duet, Shout-Out, Back for the Finale.