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Next of Kin

1995·Show
22Episodes in3Seasons·NR

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Andrew and Maggie Prentice have taken early retirement and plan to move to France, however when tragedy strikes they are left to care for their three grandchildren: Georgia, Jake and Michael and are going nowhere fast.
Family DramaIntergenerational RelationshipsLife ChangesEmotional JourneyUnexpected GuardianshipHeartwarming MomentsContemporary RealismBritish TelevisionParenting Challenges

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Sequels and Prequels

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Media

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Is Next of Kin worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Next of Kin rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Next of Kin have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 22 episodes.

When did Next of Kin air?

It ran from 1995 to 2002 and has ended.

What language is Next of Kin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Finland.

What tropes does Next of Kin use?

Children Raise YouSoapbox SadiePosthumous CharacterWe Named the Monkey "Jack"Age-Appropriate Angst"Kick Me" PrankAlliterative NameOnly Known by Their NicknameFood SlapT-Word EuphemismChristmas EpisodeIt's All My Faultand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Next of Kin, including Children Raise You, Soapbox Sadie, Posthumous Character.