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Lovejoy

1986·Show
73Episodes in6Seasons·TV-PG
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , comedy series: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

In the shady world of antiques, Lovejoy has a knack for finding the truth.

The adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he has a reputation as a “divvie”, a person with an almost supernatural powers for recognising exceptional items as well as distinguishing genuine antique from clever fakes or forgeries.
Antiques Trade DramaWitty Character StudyClass SatireCozy Mystery ElementsEducational on Art HistoryCharming EccentricityBritish Cultural IconMoral AmbiguityComfort ViewingSharp Dialogue

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Questions about Lovejoy

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Is Lovejoy worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Lovejoy okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Lovejoy?

61 h

About 61 hours: 73 episodes in 6 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1994.

Will Lovejoy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Lovejoy?

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 Lovejoy use?

The Alleged CarBackwards-Firing GunPerpetual PovertySpared by the AdaptationBrought Down to NormalNo Full Name Given"No Peeking!" RequestAccidental BidChristmas EpisodeCulture of ItalyFrame-UpGrail in the Garbageand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including The Alleged Car, Backwards-Firing Gun, and Perpetual Poverty.