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The City

2008·Show
35Episodes in2Seasons
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3
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IMDb5.3
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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

The City is an American reality television series that originally aired on MTV from December 29, 2008 until July 13, 2010. Developed as the spin-off of The Hills, the series aired two seasons and focused on the personal and professional lives of several young women residing in New York City, New York. The series originally focused on Whitney Port, who appeared in its predecessor, as she began employment with Diane von Fürstenberg. It additionally placed emphasis on her workplace rival Olivia Palermo, Port's boyfriend Jay Lyon, his roommate Adam Senn, and her friend Erin Lucas. The latter three were replaced by Port's roommate Roxy Olin and Palermo's enemy Erin Kaplan for the second half of the first season.
Reality TVNew York CityYoung ProfessionalsFashionRelationshipsDramaPop CultureCareer AspirationsSocial Scene

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Questions about The City

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Where can I stream The City legally?

Paramount+

The City is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The City worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The City rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The City have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 35 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The City air?

It ran from 2008 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The City in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The City in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.