Chuck

Name: Chuck
Genre: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2007-09-24
Cast: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster

2007 | 5 seasons | 43 min | Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Archer or 24, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 65 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to become a full-fledged spy.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 327K people sought it out in the past year