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Golden Boy

2019 – 2020Show2 seasons16 episodes

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Follow the hilarious life of small town girl Mitch as she lives in the constant shadow of her rugby star brother Tama.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Golden Boy episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

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Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chelsie Preston Crayford, Rose Matafeo
Written by
Nic Sampson, Alice Snedden
Produced by
Bronwynn Bakker, John McDonald
Music by
Stephen Gallagher

Everyone

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Facts

July 16, 2019 · November 3, 2020 · Ended

First aired
July 16, 2019
Last aired
November 3, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Dirty Cop, Lesser of Two Evils, To Be Lawful or Good +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Golden Boy?"

Questions about Golden Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Golden Boy?

Netflix

In the United States, Golden Boy streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Golden Boy worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Golden Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Golden Boy?

6 h

About 6 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2020.

Will Golden Boy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Golden Boy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Golden Boy use?

Dirty CopLesser of Two EvilsTo Be Lawful or GoodEven Evil Has Loved OnesFraming the Guilty Party"Well Done, Son" GuyWhat the Hell, Hero?Next Sunday A.D.One-Hit PolykillAll Girls Want Bad BoysKnight TemplarPrideand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Dirty Cop, Lesser of Two Evils, and To Be Lawful or Good.