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The Wild House

1997 – 1999Show3 seasons37 episodes

Kids
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

The Wild House was a serialised children's programme produced between 1997 and 1999 broadcast by the BBC. The idea was created by Jean Buchanan, and later series were written partially by Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. It follows the life of Natalie Wild and the other members of the Wild family.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Kerrigan

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Facts

January 8, 1997 · March 31, 1999 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1997
Last aired
March 31, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 37 episodes
Genres
Kids
Original language
English

Tropes

Teens Are Angsty, Large Ham, Catchphrase +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Wild House worth watching?"

Questions about The Wild House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wild House worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Wild House okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Wild House?

15 h

About 15 hours: 37 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1999.

Can I half-watch The Wild House?

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.

Will I feel good after watching The Wild House?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Wild House use?

Teens Are AngstyLarge HamCatchphraseBetty and VeronicaImpossibly Tacky ClothesDude MagnetGranola GirlGirl PosseTom BoyDouble In-Law MarriageMagic RealismBreaking the Fourth Walland 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Teens Are Angsty, Large Ham, and Catchphrase.