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Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

2020 – 2021Show2 seasons25 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes81%81%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S1E12 "Zoey's Extraordinary Dad" 9.5

Episodes

8.5
7.9

Story

She can hear the soundtrack of your life.

After an unusual event, Zoey Clarke, a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco, suddenly starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the people around her through popular songs.

Feels like

  • Musical Dramedy
  • Family Healing Journey
  • Modern-Day Fairy Tale
  • Emotionally Resonant
  • Choreographed Storytelling
  • Hopeful & Uplifting
  • Complex Parent-Child Dynamics
  • Romantic Subplots
  • Vivid Visual Metaphors
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 90 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Terlesky, Anya Adams, Richard J. Lewis
Written by
Austin Winsberg, Sam Laybourne, Robert Sudduth
Produced by
Michele Greco, Mandy Moore, Dan Magnante
Music by
Craig Wedren, Bo Boddie, Gabriel Mann

Everyone

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

Facts

January 7, 2020 · May 16, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2020
Last aired
May 16, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

No Celebrities Were Harmed, Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Wacky Startup Workplace +9

  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Wacky Startup Workplace
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Irony
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Very Special Episode
  • Downer Ending
  • I'll Take Two Beers Too
  • Actor Allusion
  • Sleeping with the Boss
  • Musical World Hypotheses

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist?"

Questions about Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist?

PeacockThe RokuPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 81 other countries.

Is Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist use?

No Celebrities Were HarmedIdiosyncratic Episode NamingWacky Startup WorkplacePoor Communication KillsIronyBetty and VeronicaVery Special EpisodeDowner EndingI'll Take Two Beers TooActor AllusionSleeping with the BossMusical World Hypothesesand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, and Wacky Startup Workplace.