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800 Words

2015·Show
40Episodes in3Seasons

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800 Words fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.
Heartwarming Family DramaNew BeginningsGrief & HealingSmall-Town LifeGentle ComedyCharacter-DrivenNew Zealand SettingOptimistic ToneRelatable Struggles

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Questions about 800 Words

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Is 800 Words worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does 800 Words have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 40 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did 800 Words air?

It ran from 2015 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is 800 Words in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch 800 Words?

7AUCAGBGGIENZUS

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