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Roswell

1999 – 2002Show3 seasons61 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic757.9Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic drama series about growing up and mystery, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

3 seasons · 61 episodes · best: S1E22 "Destiny" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
7.5
7.4

Story

Heroes come from the most unexpected places.

Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves the life of a teenage waitress. Surrounded by cliques of clever, angst-filled classmates, the two form a bond that threatens the survival of a secret universe involving superhuman powers, a yen for hot sauce and an alien gene pool.

Feels like

  • Teen Sci-Fi Drama
  • Angst-Fueled Romance
  • Iconic Late-90s Soundtrack
  • Small-Town Mystery
  • Alien Conspiracy Thriller
  • High School Social Hierarchy
  • Nostalgic Cult Classic
  • Forbidden Love Triangle

Cast

24 of 231 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Patrick R. Norris, Paul Shapiro, Jonathan Frakes
Written by
Ronald D. Moore, Jason Katims, Thania St. John
Produced by
Jonathan Frakes, Jason Katims, David Nutter

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Facts

October 6, 1999 · May 14, 2002 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 1999
Last aired
May 14, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 61 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Take That!, Race Lift, Shout-Out +9

  • Take That!
  • Race Lift
  • Shout-Out
  • Why Are We Whispering?
  • Human Outside, Alien Inside
  • Running Gag
  • On Three
  • All Therapists Are Muggles
  • First-Episode Resurrection
  • You, Get Me Coffee
  • Healing Hands
  • Conviction by Counterfactual Clue

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Roswell?"

Questions about Roswell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roswell?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Roswell is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Roswell worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 75).

Is Roswell okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Roswell?

43 h

About 43 hours: 61 episodes in 3 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2002.

Is Roswell good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Roswell use?

Take That!Race LiftShout-OutWhy Are We Whispering?Human Outside, Alien InsideRunning GagOn ThreeAll Therapists Are MugglesFirst-Episode ResurrectionYou, Get Me CoffeeHealing HandsConviction by Counterfactual Clueand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Take That!, Race Lift, and Shout-Out.