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American Idol

Name: American Idol
Genre: Reality
Released: 2018-03-11
Cast: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood

2018 | 9 seasons | Reality

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Who'll love it: Made for most people.
The mood: Easygoing.
The pace: 9 seasons and 166 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A big time investment at 9 seasons.

The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 58 people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.

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