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Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

2020 – 2023Show3 seasons27 episodesTV-14

67

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A comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 27 episodes · best: S1E8 "Grandma & Chill" 8.6

Story

She's really trying.

Nora Lin leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.

Feels like

Queer Asian-American Comedy
Multigenerational Family Dynamics
Sharp Witty Dialogue
Authentic Representation
Situational Humor
Coming-of-Age Drama
Cultural Identity Exploration
Heartfelt Ensemble Cast
Urban NYC Setting
Relatable Millennial Struggles

Crew

Directors: Laura Murphy, Jordan Kim, Lucia Aniello
Written by: Teresa Hsiao, Awkwafina, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

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Facts

January 22, 2020 · June 7, 2023 · Ended

First aired: January 22, 2020
Last aired: June 7, 2023
Status: Ended
Length: 3 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 14 countries

Tropes

Or Was It a Dream?, Manchild, Girl Friday +9

Or Was It a Dream?
Manchild
Girl Friday
Multigenerational Household
First Girl Wins
Ripped from the Headlines
Alternate Self
Shout-Out
Flapping Cheeks
Yellowface
My Hair Came Out Orange
Upper-Class Twit

12 of 76 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens?"

Questions about Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens?

In the United States, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens worth watching?

67

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 66).

Is Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens?

10 h

About 10 hours: 27 episodes in 3 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2023.

Will Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens use?

Or Was It a Dream?ManchildGirl FridayMultigenerational HouseholdFirst Girl WinsRipped from the HeadlinesAlternate SelfShout-OutFlapping CheeksYellowfaceMy Hair Came Out OrangeUpper-Class Twitand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 tropes for it, including Or Was It a Dream?, Manchild, and Girl Friday.