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The Fosters
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel, his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate.
British SitcomFamily Comedy70s TelevisionPioneering Black CastWholesome HumorSocial RealismSlice-of-LifeCultural MilestoneNostalgic
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Is The Fosters okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Fosters?
14 h
About 14 hours: 27 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1977.
Will The Fosters make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch The Fosters?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does The Fosters use?
Good StepmotherDark and Troubled PastCloset KeyWhat the Hell, Hero?All Lesbians Want KidsFrozen in TimeConflict BallMy Beloved SmotherSpot the ThreadOrphanage of FearBerserk ButtonI Just Shot Marvin in the Faceand 51 more
TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Good Stepmother, Dark and Troubled Past, and Closet Key.