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Party of Five

2020Show1 season10 episodesTV-14

DramaFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic776.5Rotten Tomatoes97%58%

A moving, hopeful drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E6 "Patch Job" 7.3

Episodes

6.9

Story

The story of an American family.

The five Acosta children navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported back to Mexico.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Socially Relevant
  • Immigration Themes
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Emotional Journey
  • Character-Driven
  • Resilience Story
  • Teen Life
  • Hopeful Tone

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rodrigo García
Written by
Christopher Keyser, Amy Lippman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 8, 2020 · March 4, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2020
Last aired
March 4, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

The Chains of Commanding, Adaptational Location Change, Tomboy +9

  • The Chains of Commanding
  • Adaptational Location Change
  • Tomboy
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Closet Key
  • "L" Is for "Dyslexia"
  • The Beard
  • Naturalized Name
  • Stolen Test Answers
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Team Mom

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Party of Five?"

Questions about Party of Five

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Party of Five?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Party of Five from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Party of Five worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Party of Five okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Party of Five?

7 h

About 7 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Is Party of Five plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Party of Five good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Party of Five use?

The Chains of CommandingAdaptational Location ChangeTomboyGreen-Eyed MonsterCloset Key"L" Is for "Dyslexia"The BeardNaturalized NameStolen Test AnswersOpen-Minded ParentDating What Daddy HatesTeam Momand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including The Chains of Commanding, Adaptational Location Change, and Tomboy.