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Rutherford Falls

2021·Show
18Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb6.8Metacritic695.9Rotten Tomatoes96%62%
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PeacockPeacock Premium+

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Rutherford Falls fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

The past keeps popping up.

A small town in upstate New York is turned upside down when local legend and town namesake, Nathan Rutherford fights the moving of a historical statue.
Contemporary SitcomSocial CommentaryIndigenous CultureSmall-Town DramaFamily BondsCharacter-Driven ComedyThought-ProvokingGentle HumorCultural IdentityHistorical Preservation

Crew

Directed by:
Tracey Deer
Written by:
Ed Helms, Michael Schur, Sierra Teller Ornelas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rutherford Falls

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Where can I stream Rutherford Falls legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Rutherford Falls is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rutherford Falls worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Rutherford Falls have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 18 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rutherford Falls?

Critics83
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Rutherford Falls higher (83) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Rutherford Falls air?

It ran from 2021 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Rutherford Falls in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rutherford Falls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rutherford Falls in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rutherford Falls use?

Brutal HonestyThe ClanStrawman PoliticalMy Friends... and ZoidbergMaligned Mixed MarriageInformed AttractivenessBroken PedestalCould Say It, But...The Social ExpertFoilIndian Burial GroundNative American Casinoand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Rutherford Falls, including Brutal Honesty, The Clan, Strawman Political.