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Behind the Music

1997 – 2014Show1 season230 episodesNR

Documentary
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, moving documentary series about a real life story and show business, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 230 episodes · best: S2E16 "Bette Midler" 9.0

Episodes

7.6
7.4
7.5
7.9
7.4
7.4
8.1
6.7
8.3
7.2
7.4
6.9
7.2
7.1
7.6

Story

An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.

Feels like

  • Music Documentary Series
  • Celebrity Biographies
  • Nostalgic Deep Dive
  • Behind-the-Scenes Drama
  • Industry Critique
  • Emotional Reunions
  • Pop Culture History
  • Addiction & Recovery Stories

Cast

24 of 150 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Gay Rosenthal
Produced by
Paul Barrosse

Everyone

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

Facts

August 17, 1997 · July 16, 2014 · Ended

First aired
August 17, 1997
Last aired
July 16, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 230 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Rags to Riches, Updated Re-release, Self-Deprecation +9

  • Rags to Riches
  • Updated Re-release
  • Self-Deprecation
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Creator Backlash
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Poor Man's Substitute
  • Riddle for the Ages
  • Breakup Breakout
  • "Too Young to Die" Lamentation
  • Amicable Exes
  • Stage Mom

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Behind the Music?"

Questions about Behind the Music

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Behind the Music?

Paramount+Paramount+ MTV

In the United States, Behind the Music streams on Paramount+ and Paramount+ MTV.

Is Behind the Music worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 7.4). Season 8 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.7 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of Behind the Music is best?

Season 9, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 8 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Bette Midler (season 2, episode 16) at 9.0, and the lowest is Backstreet Boys (season 8, episode 4) at 5.5.

Is Behind the Music okay for kids?

NRStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Behind the Music?

230 h

About 230 hours: 230 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 2014.

Is Behind the Music 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.

What tropes does Behind the Music use?

Rags to RichesUpdated Re-releaseSelf-DeprecationOh, Crap!Creator Backlash"Where Are They Now?" EpiloguePoor Man's SubstituteRiddle for the AgesBreakup Breakout"Too Young to Die" LamentationAmicable ExesStage Momand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Rags to Riches, Updated Re-release, and Self-Deprecation.