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The Carrie Diaries

2013 – 2014Show2 seasons26 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic587.8Rotten Tomatoes84%86%

A romantic, hopeful drama series about growing up and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S2E8 "The Second Time Around" 8.2

Episodes

7.6
7.9

Story

You never forget your first love.

Before she was a fashion icon, before her column in the New York Star, before Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw was an innocent 16-year-old girl living in suburban Connecticut.

Feels like

  • Teen Romantic Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1980s New York
  • Fashion-Centric Narrative
  • Lighthearted & Charming
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Character-Driven
  • Pre-SATC Prequel
  • Optimistic Tone

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Miguel Arteta
Written by
Jessica Queller

Everyone

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

Facts

January 14, 2013 · January 31, 2014 · Ended

First aired
January 14, 2013
Last aired
January 31, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Composite Character, Big Little Sister, Momma's Boy +9

  • Composite Character
  • Big Little Sister
  • Momma's Boy
  • Popular Is Dumb
  • Parental Hypocrisy
  • The Beard
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Big Sister Instinct
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Younger Than They Look

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Carrie Diaries?"

Questions about The Carrie Diaries

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Carrie Diaries?

The CWTubi TV

In the United States, The Carrie Diaries is free with ads on The CW and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The Carrie Diaries worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 58).

Is The Carrie Diaries okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Carrie Diaries?

18 h

About 18 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Will The Carrie Diaries make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Carrie Diaries?

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.

What tropes does The Carrie Diaries use?

Composite CharacterBig Little SisterMomma's BoyPopular Is DumbParental HypocrisyThe BeardDating What Daddy HatesLampshade HangingBig Sister InstinctTwofer Token MinorityIntergenerational FriendshipYounger Than They Lookand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Composite Character, Big Little Sister, and Momma's Boy.