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The Finder

1991Show2 seasons10 episodes

KidsSci-Fi & Fantasy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Ten year-old Patrick is a computer whiz. One day, through a computer game at the local shop, he receives a bizarre invitation to become a contestant on a million dollar game show.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, romance or brutality.

Shows with

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Facts

October 28, 1991 · November 1, 1991 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 1991
Last aired
November 1, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 10 episodes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
Australia

Tropes

Badass Boast, Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane, When He Smiles +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Finder worth watching?"

Questions about The Finder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Finder worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Finder okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Finder?

3 h

About 3 hours: 10 episodes in 2 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1991.

Will I feel good after watching The Finder?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Finder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Finder use?

Badass BoastMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneWhen He SmilesBlack-and-Gray MoralityCat FightArranged MarriageThe Exotic DetectiveGreen-Eyed EpiphanyCatchphraseGender LiftDeadpan SnarkerLike Brother and Sisterand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 tropes for it, including Badass Boast, Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane, and When He Smiles.