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Shortland Street

1992 – nowShow35 seasons8103 episodesNR

DramaSoap
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

A nostalgic, romantic soap series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

35 seasons · 8103 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.5

Episodes

7.5

Story

The lives and loves of the residents of Ferndale.

Feels like

  • Kiwi Soap Opera
  • Long-Running Drama
  • Community Hub
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Family Secrets
  • Medical Storylines
  • Cultural Touchstone
  • Melodramatic Tone
  • Social Realism
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 181 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Amanda Tito, Angela Bloomfield, Tony Holden
Written by
Liddy Holloway

Everyone

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

Facts

May 25, 1992 · September 23, 2026 · Still running

First aired
May 25, 1992
Latest episode
September 23, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
35 seasons · 8103 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Faux Affably Evil, Misplaced Retribution, Secret Relationship +9

  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Misplaced Retribution
  • Secret Relationship
  • Bratty Half-Pint
  • Four Eyes, Zero Soul
  • Straight Gay
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Amoral Attorney
  • Grumpy Old Man
  • Show Within a Show
  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Hollywood Tourette's

12 of 442 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shortland Street?"

Questions about Shortland Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shortland Street?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Shortland Street worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 4.7).

Is Shortland Street okay for kids?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Shortland Street?

4052 h

About 4052 hours: 8103 episodes in 35 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1992, and it's still in production.

Is Shortland Street good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Can I half-watch Shortland Street?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Shortland Street use?

Faux Affably EvilMisplaced RetributionSecret RelationshipBratty Half-PintFour Eyes, Zero SoulStraight GayDomestic AbuseAmoral AttorneyGrumpy Old ManShow Within a ShowHollywood AtheistHollywood Tourette'sand 430 more

TV Tropes lists 442 tropes for it, including Faux Affably Evil, Misplaced Retribution, and Secret Relationship.