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Red Band Society

2014 – 2015Show1 season13 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic587.3Rotten Tomatoes59%86%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E13 "Waiting for Superman" 8.8

Episodes

8.1

Story

Band together.

Children and teenagers become friends in a hospital where they are all patients. Together they try to escape the sad reality to create their own world with their own codes , while the nursing staff do their best to bring them a little happiness everyday. Charlie , in a coma for several months, attending meanwhile helplessly bustle around him. He sees nothing , but he hears everything ...

Feels like

  • Teen Hospital Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Found Family
  • Emotional Journey
  • Medical Challenges
  • Friendship Bonds
  • Life & Mortality
  • Hopeful & Melancholy
  • Resilient Youth

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jason Ensler, Dan Lerner, Tricia Brock
Written by
Margaret Nagle, Anna Fricke, Alison McDonald
Music by
Ludwig Göransson

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 2014 · February 7, 2015 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 2014
Last aired
February 7, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Ignored Epiphany, Shipper on Deck, How We Got Here +9

  • Ignored Epiphany
  • Shipper on Deck
  • How We Got Here
  • Missing Mom
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Amicable Exes
  • Oracular Urchin
  • Ambiguously Bi
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Blonde, Brunette, Redhead
  • I'm Standing Right Here

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Band Society?"

Questions about Red Band Society

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Band Society?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Red Band Society from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Red Band Society worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Red Band Society okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Red Band Society?

9 h

About 9 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will Red Band Society make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Red Band Society plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Red Band Society use?

Ignored EpiphanyShipper on DeckHow We Got HereMissing MomJerkass Has a PointAmicable ExesOracular UrchinAmbiguously BiCool Old GuyNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Blonde, Brunette, RedheadI'm Standing Right Hereand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Ignored Epiphany, Shipper on Deck, and How We Got Here.