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Playing the Field

1998 – 2002Show5 seasons32 episodes

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly managed ladies football team from South Yorkshire in the north of England whose loyalty to the team, the game and each other far exceeds their chances of ever winning the championship.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nicholas Laughland, Alrick Riley, Paul Seed
Written by
Sally Wainwright, Russell Lewis
Produced by
Kathleen Hutchison

Everyone

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Facts

March 8, 1998 · February 10, 2002 · Ended

First aired
March 8, 1998
Last aired
February 10, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 32 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Playing the Field worth watching?"

Questions about Playing the Field

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Playing the Field worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Playing the Field?

32 h

About 32 hours: 32 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2002.

Is Playing the Field plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Playing the Field good for date night?

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