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The Hero

2013Show1 season8 episodes

Reality
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic476.9Rotten Tomatoes43%–

A hopeful, fast-paced reality series about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Finale" 9.6

Episodes

9.0

Story

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will challenge a diverse group of nine individuals to face extraordinary situations. They will be assigned various missions designed to test them physically, mentally, and even morally to prove they truly deserve the title of "The Hero", ultimately winning the grand prize.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Reality Competition
  • Physical & Mental Challenges
  • Heroic Journeys
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Motivational
  • Character-Driven
  • High-Stakes Decisions
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Personal Growth

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
J. Rupert Thompson
Produced by
Andy Thomas, Evan Swedelson, Michael Gross

Everyone

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

Facts

June 7, 2013 · August 2, 2013 · Ended

First aired
June 7, 2013
Last aired
August 2, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hero?"

Questions about The Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hero?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Hero from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Hero worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is The Hero okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Hero?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Can I half-watch The Hero?

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.

Will I feel good after watching The Hero?

BleakHopeful

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