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Sugar Rush

2005·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Sugar Rush is an Emmy Award–winning British television comedy drama series developed by Shine Limited and broadcast by Channel 4, based on the Julie Burchill novel of the same name. It follows the trials and tribulations of teenager Kim Daniels, who is dealing with all the usual adolescent issues, plus one - she thinks she might be gay. Her family has recently moved to Brighton from London, and she finds herself with a huge crush on her new best friend, Maria `Sugar' Sweet. Sugar has a bit of a wild side, and frequently gets Kim into trouble, though Kim can find trouble on her own as well. Despite attractions to other girls, and a few attempts at being interested in guys, Kim continues to long for Sugar.
LGBTQ+ Coming-of-AgeTeen DramaRomantic ExplorationFamily ConflictsBritish TelevisionYouthful RecklessnessEmotional JourneyCharacter-FocusedContemporary Realism

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Is Sugar Rush worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sugar Rush rated?

Sexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Sugar Rush have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Sugar Rush air?

It ran from 2005 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Sugar Rush in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Sugar Rush use?

GayngstRomantic False LeadJerkassBetter as FriendsSingle-Target SexualityVolleying InsultsTransvestiteThat Poor CatOnly Known by Their NicknameParental SubstituteComing-Out StoryParental Abandonmentand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Sugar Rush, including Gayngst, Romantic False Lead, Jerkass.