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Where the Heart Is

1997·Show
110Episodes in10Seasons
73
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In the small, fictional Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite is an engaging story of life, love, family and people’s ever-changing fortunes in rural England. Set against the rugged landscape of Yorkshire, it follows the busy professional and family lives of District Nurses, as they bring nursing and emotional care to young and old alike. The first four series concentrates on the lives of district health nurses Peggy Snow and Ruth Goddard. The story expands to focus on the lives of more Skelthwhaite residents, particularly those related to the nurses as well as those employed in a local toilet tissue factory.
British family dramaWorking-class lifeDistrict nursesSmall-town communityEmotional storylinesCharacter-drivenRelationship focusedYorkshire settingRealistic portrayal

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Questions about Where the Heart Is

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Is Where the Heart Is worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Where the Heart Is have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 110 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Where the Heart Is air?

It ran from 1997 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Where the Heart Is in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Where the Heart Is?

3CAGBUS

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