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Smash

2012 – 2013Show2 seasons32 episodesNR

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes67%78%

A romantic, tense drama series about show business and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S1E15 "Bombshell" 8.7

Episodes

7.8
7.8

Story

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."

Feels like

  • Broadway Backstage Drama
  • Musical Theater Romance
  • Fierce Professional Rivalry
  • Emotional Vulnerability
  • High-Stakes Auditions
  • Complex Ensemble Dynamics
  • Original Musical Numbers
  • New York City Glamour
  • Career vs. Love Conflict
  • Showbiz Reality Check

Cast

24 of 180 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Morris, Michael Mayer, Tricia Brock
Written by
Garson Kanin, Bathsheba Doran, Julia Brownell
Produced by
Jordon Nardino, Jim Chory

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 6, 2012 · May 26, 2013 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 2012
Last aired
May 26, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Let's Duet, Shout-Out, Back for the Finale +9

  • Let's Duet
  • Shout-Out
  • Back for the Finale
  • In-Joke
  • So Bad, It's Good
  • Diegetic Musical
  • Lighter and Softer
  • All Gays are Promiscuous
  • Character Celebrity Endorsement
  • Show Within a Show
  • Evil Diva
  • Patter Song

12 of 113 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Smash?"

Questions about Smash

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smash?

PrimeBroadwayHDBroadway HD

In the United States, Smash streams on Prime, BroadwayHD, and Broadway HD. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Smash worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 72).

How long does it take to watch Smash?

23 h

About 23 hours: 32 episodes in 2 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2013.

Is Smash good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

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 tropes for it, including Let's Duet, Shout-Out, and Back for the Finale.