Is King of the River worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.
King of the River
1966·Show
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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A completely lost BBC1 drama series centred on the King family, who love, live, fight and work around a harbour in the Thames estuary.
British Period DramaFamily Business SagaNautical LifeHistorical RealismWholesome & EndearingGenerational StrugglesTraditional LifestylesSlow-Paced NarrativeCharacter-Driven
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Is King of the River okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch King of the River?
14 h
About 14 hours: 17 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1966 to 1967.
Can I half-watch King of the River?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching King of the River?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.