Nashville
Seen it?2012 | 6 seasons | 42 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.6 out of 10 from audiences. 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
- 6 seasons and 124 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 87 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them, and often complicating their lives, are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers, as well as the up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Most Exciting New Series. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 563K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12012 · 21 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6 out of 10Saturday
Season 22013 · 22 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday- Season 32014 · 22 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 42015 · 21 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Season 52016 · 22 episodes · 86% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 62018 · 16 episodes · 80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.4 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Callie Khouri
- Hayden PanettiereJuliette Barnes
- Clare BowenScarlett O'Connor
- Charles EstenDeacon Claybourne
- Jonathan JacksonAvery Barkley
- Lennon StellaMaddie Conrad
- Maisy StellaDaphne Conrad
- Sam PalladioGunnar Scott