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Providence

Name: Providence
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-01-08
Cast: Melina Kanakaredes, Seth Peterson, Concetta Tomei, Paula Cale, Mike Farrell

1999 | 5 seasons | 60 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Everwood or Bates Motel, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 96 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Providence is an American television drama series.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 66K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

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