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Ties That Bind

2015·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Justice. Family. Duty. Every line will be crossed

Allison McLean is a tough and experienced police detective, mother and wife in suburban Seattle. When she and her police partner must arrest her brother for aggravated assault, her world drastically changes as he's convicted and sent to prison, leaving his two teenagers teetering on the brink of foster care. Ultimately, she takes them into her home, ending up with four teenagers to raise.
Family DramaContemporary RealismNavigating Foster CareParenting ChallengesPolice Procedural ElementsEmotional & HeartfeltCharacter-DrivenDomestic StrugglesHopeful Resilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ties That Bind

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Where can I stream Ties That Bind legally?

Ties That Bind is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Pure Flix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ties That Bind worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ties That Bind rated?

TV-PGStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Ties That Bind have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ties That Bind?

Critics53
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Ties That Bind higher (62) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Ties That Bind air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Ties That Bind in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Ties That Bind?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ties That Bind in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.