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Melrose Place

Name: Melrose Place
Genre: Drama, Soap
Released: 1992-07-08
Cast: Thomas Calabro, Heather Locklear, Josie Bissett, Rob Estes, Kelly Rutherford

1992 | 7 seasons | Drama, Soap

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but mixed reviews and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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. If you loved Beverly Hills, 90210, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 7 seasons and 226 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
A big time investment at 7 seasons.

Follow the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex on Melrose Place, in Los Angeles, California.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 302K people sought it out in the past year