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Knots Landing

Name: Knots Landing
Genre: Drama, Soap
Released: 1979-12-27
Cast: Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Kevin Dobson, William Devane, Nicollette Sheridan

1979 | 14 seasons | 44 min | Drama, Soap

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 14 seasons and 344 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 44 minutes, about 252 hours in all.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 14 seasons.
Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 14 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 224K people sought it out in the past year