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Summerland

2004 – 2005Show2 seasons26 episodesTV-PG

Drama
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes20%–

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S1E7 "To Thine Self Be True" 8.9

Episodes

7.9
8.0

Story

Bradin, Nikki and Derrick are three kids from an average normal Kansas household. Their whole life is thrown upside-down when their parents are tragically killed in a car accident. Ava Gregory, their aunt, gets custody of her niece and nephews, and they move into her Californian home, in Summerland.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Small-Town Life
  • Nostalgic
  • Heartwarming
  • Teen Relationships
  • Sibling Dynamics
  • Parental Guidance
  • Emotional Growth
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 109 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Harry Winer, Robert Duncan McNeill, Peter O'Fallon
Written by
Tim Davis, Stephen Tolkin, Lon Diamond
Produced by
Lori Loughlin, Joan Binder Weiss, Gary M. Strangis
Music by
Philip Giffin

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 2004 · July 18, 2005 · Ended

First aired
June 1, 2004
Last aired
July 18, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Summerland worth watching?"

Questions about Summerland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Summerland worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Summerland okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Summerland?

18 h

About 18 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2005.

Can I half-watch Summerland?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Summerland plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.