Pan Am
Seen it?2011 | 1 seasons | 43 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (67 on Metacritic), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In this modern world, air travel represents the height of luxury and Pan Am is the biggest name in the business. The planes are glamorous, the pilots are rock stars and the stewardesses are the most desirable women in the world. They're trained to handle everything from in-air emergencies to unwanted advances—all without rumpling their pristine uniforms or mussing their hair.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 169K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Jack Orman, Nancy Hult Ganis
- Christina RicciMaggie Ryan
- Margot RobbieLaura Cameron
- Karine VanasseColette Valois
- Kelli GarnerKate Cameron
- Mike VogelDean Lowrey
- Michael MosleyTed Vanderway
- Jeremy DavidsonRichard Parks