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The Bobby Brown Story
2018·Show
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Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking
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The life and career of R&B singer Bobby Brown, who left the pop group New Edition to score eight consecutive top-10 pop singles as a solo artist before his life began to unravel after his marriage to pop icon Whitney Houston.
Music BiopicR&B IconRise and Fall StoryCelebrity DramaAddiction & RecoveryFamily StrugglesNostalgic Pop CultureEmotional JourneyBehind-the-Scenes ShowbizCharacter Study
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Is The Bobby Brown Story worth watching?
79
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Bobby Brown Story rated?
TV-MADrug useStrong languageSexual content
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and sexual content.
How many seasons does The Bobby Brown Story have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 2 episodes of about 120 minutes each.
Will The Bobby Brown Story make me laugh?
A touch
Not really. Humor is rare.
Is The Bobby Brown Story plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on pathos and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Bobby Brown Story?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is The Bobby Brown Story good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. Romance is a big part of it.
Will The Bobby Brown Story scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching The Bobby Brown Story?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
Is The Bobby Brown Story based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Bobby Brown Story?
Critics100
Audiences82
Not quite. Critics rate The Bobby Brown Story higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
When did The Bobby Brown Story air?
S1
It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.
What language is The Bobby Brown Story in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Bobby Brown Story?
2
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bobby Brown Story in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does The Bobby Brown Story use?
How We Got HereContinuity SnarlComically Missing the PointNepotismShot-for-Shot RemakeMy God, What Have I Done?Boisterous WeaklingGilligan CutCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveBroad StrokesMama BearGoing Cold Turkeyand 27 more
TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for The Bobby Brown Story, including How We Got Here, Continuity Snarl, Comically Missing the Point.