Ren Faire
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. 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 sci-fi fans and the curious. If you loved House of the Dragon, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
When the ailing king of America's largest renaissance festival declares his retirement, an epic power struggle ensues between an actor, a former elephant trainer, and a kettle-corn kingpin to claim his throne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: 9th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Outstanding Broadcast Cinematography. Also nominated for 3 more Critics' Choice Awards and 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Jeffrey BaldwinSelf
- Darla SmithSelf
- George CoulamSelf
- Louie MigliaccioSelf