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Faking It

2014 – 2016Show3 seasons38 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic718.5Rotten Tomatoes87%85%

A romantic, hopeful comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S2E7 "Date Expectations" 8.8

Episodes

8.1
8.2
7.7

Story

A romantic comedy about two best friends who love each other -- in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status. Seduced by their newfound fame, Karma and Amy decide to keep up their romantic ruse.

Feels like

  • Queer Teen Comedy
  • High School Drama
  • Fake Relationship Trope
  • Cringe Humor
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • LGBTQ+ Representation
  • Buddy Dynamic
  • Social Media Satire
  • Heartfelt Romance
  • Indie TV Charm

Cast

24 of 110 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jamie Travis, Claire Scanlon, Jeff Melman
Written by
George Northy, Carter Covington, Wendy Goldman
Produced by
Nellie Nugiel
Music by
Twin Shadow

Everyone

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

Facts

April 22, 2014 · May 17, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 22, 2014
Last aired
May 17, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Sexy Soaked Shirt, The Infiltration, As You Know +9

  • Sexy Soaked Shirt
  • The Infiltration
  • As You Know
  • Halloween Episode
  • Mirror Character
  • Easily Overheard Conversation
  • Morality Pet
  • Once Done, Never Forgotten
  • Family Relationship Switcheroo
  • Last-Second Word Swap
  • Blond Republican Sex Kitten
  • No Bisexuals

12 of 150 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Faking It?"

Questions about Faking It

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Faking It?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Faking It from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 33 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Faking It worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Faking It okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Faking It?

14 h

About 14 hours: 38 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.

Will Faking It make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Faking It good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Faking It use?

Sexy Soaked ShirtThe InfiltrationAs You KnowHalloween EpisodeMirror CharacterEasily Overheard ConversationMorality PetOnce Done, Never ForgottenFamily Relationship SwitcherooLast-Second Word SwapBlond Republican Sex KittenNo Bisexualsand 138 more

TV Tropes lists 150 tropes for it, including Sexy Soaked Shirt, The Infiltration, and As You Know.