8.4
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Our Big Blue Backyard
2014·Show
Our Big Blue Backyard fingerprint
Striking style, emotionally cool.
Energy
Spectacular
- Spectacle8
- Adrenaline5
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Awe-inspiring and hopeful
- Wonder9
- Hopefulness8
- Wholesome7
Humor
Serious throughout
- Physical Comedy2
- Situational Comedy1
- Wit & Wordplay1
World
Everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion9
- Rewatchability7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout direction
- Direction8
- Narrative Structure7
- Intrigue6
Style
Standout cinematography, sound design, and score
- Cinematography9
- Sound Centrality9
- Music Composition8
All energy traits
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
NoneAwe-inspiring and hopeful
Emotionally, it's awe-inspiring, hopeful, and wholesome.
All heart traits
- Wonder9Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy1Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Humor
NoneSerious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumEveryday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality3Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity1Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Character Depth2Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting1Performance craft and presence.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational9Informative and instructive.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout cinematography, sound design, and score
Look and sound: the cinematography, sound design, and score stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography9Visual composition and camera work.
- Sound Centrality9Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality7The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking
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Our Big Blue Backyard travels from Northland to Stewart Island, exploring six very special marine environments and features the colourful and varied inhabitants as they interact in their unique locations. From the giant to the tiny and the acrobatic to the rock scrapers, the range and behaviours of these species in such close proximity is fascinating. There is plenty of action in these aquatic communities as the lives of these close neighbours weave together to reveal entertaining animal dramas. It’s predator versus prey as surfing orcas travel the golden harbours of Northland; quality time with the big old snapper and crayfish of Goat Island; drama in the egg nurseries of the stunning Poor Knights Islands; a day out with the athletic Dusky Dolphins of Kaikoura; a fur-seal summer off New Zealand’s wild west coast and great white shark versus little blue penguins in the southern oasis of Stewart Island From acclaimed documentary filmmakers NHNZ comes the latest blue-chip series Our Big Blue Backyard, as seen on TV One
Nature DocumentaryMarine LifeNew Zealand WildlifeEducationalVisually StunningFamily-FriendlyPredator-Prey DynamicsOceanic EcosystemsInspiring
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Is Our Big Blue Backyard worth watching?
77
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does Our Big Blue Backyard have?
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 45 minutes each and is still in production.
When did Our Big Blue Backyard air?
S1S2
It started in 2014 and is still in production.
What language is Our Big Blue Backyard in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.
In how many countries can I watch Our Big Blue Backyard?
2
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