The Eighties

2016·Show
7Episodes in1Season·TV-14
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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The Eighties fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia10
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, pop culture, and politics

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
Historical DocumentaryDecade-Defining EventsPop Culture RetrospectivePolitical LandscapeSocial CommentaryArchival FootageCelebrity InterviewsNostalgic & InformativeCultural Shift Analysis

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Questions about The Eighties

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Where can I stream The Eighties legally?

The Eighties is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Eighties worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Eighties rated?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Eighties have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes.

Is The Eighties based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Eighties air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Eighties in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Eighties?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Eighties in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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