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Boomtown

2002·Show
24Episodes in2Seasons
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic895.9Rotten Tomatoes96%–
Episodes
IMDb8.1Metacritic895.9Rotten Tomatoes96%–
Episodes

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Boomtown fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

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About

Each episode of this series, set in contemporary Los Angeles, examines one crime from many different viewpoints - uniformed cops, detectives, witnesses, the media, the fire department and rescue squad, even the criminals themselves.
Multi-Perspective CrimeNon-Linear StorytellingUrban Crime DramaPsychological DepthGritty RealismEnsemble CastComplex NarrativeIntriguing MysteryCharacter-Driven Police Procedural

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Avnet, Peter Werner, Jeremy Kagan
Written by:
Graham Yost, Laurence Andries, Chris Brancato
Produced by:
Graham Yost, Jon Avnet, Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Boomtown

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Is Boomtown worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Boomtown rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Boomtown have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 24 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Boomtown?

Critics93
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Boomtown higher (93) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Boomtown air?

It ran from 2002 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Boomtown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Boomtown use?

Halloween EpisodePolice BrutalityGeneration XeroxTitle DropFiendish FraternityCrime Time SoapScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Defiled ForeverWorking with the ExChuck Cunningham SyndromeTerminally-Ill CriminalHappy Birthday to You!and 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Boomtown, including Halloween Episode, Police Brutality, Generation Xerox.