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Popular

Summary Who’s hot? Who’s not? The popular ones, the unpopular ones, the jocks, the geeks. Kennedy High is the set for a big war: the popular against the unpopular. This is the concept behind the 99-01 teen television series Popular. On the popular side: Brooke McQueen, a gorgeous blonde, and the head cheerleader; backed up by her best friend...

Created By: Gina Matthews, Ryan Murphy

  • 1999
  • TV-14
  • WB
  • 1999
  • TV-14
  • WB

Popular

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 29, 1999
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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Summary Who’s hot? Who’s not? The popular ones, the unpopular ones, the jocks, the geeks. Kennedy High is the set for a big war: the popular against the unpopular. This is the concept behind the 99-01 teen television series Popular. On the popular side: Brooke McQueen, a gorgeous blonde, and the head cheerleader; backed up by her best friend...

Created By: Gina Matthews, Ryan Murphy

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
54
42% Positive
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38% Mixed
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21% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
54
42% Positive
10 Reviews
38% Mixed
9 Reviews
21% Negative
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80
Jun 19, 2013
The show rings so true, in a hyper-reality sort of way. [28 Sept 1999, p.C09]
By Scott D. Pierce FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 19, 2013
If "Popular" can do for social stratification what "Party of Five" did for addiction, it may have a chance. [29 Sept 1999, p.F1]
By Aaron Barnhart FULL REVIEW
63
Jun 19, 2013
Both leads are very good, particularly Bibb, who makes what could have been a superficial character touching without making her cheaply sympathetic. The real standout, however, is Rue, who is luminous as a weight-challenged girl who longs to hear cheers. [29 Sept 1999, p.3D]
By Robert Bianco FULL REVIEW
58
Jun 19, 2013
The acting needs to improve. Bibb is the show's standout as the popular girl with demons of her own, but Pope isn't entirely convincing as the outsider harboring a secret desire to fit in. Same goes for the supporting cast. Some are pros, notably Tamara Mello as a feisty activist and Sara Rue as the overweight cheerleader wannabe, but others appear to be graduates of the "Saved by the Bell" school of the performing arts. [29 Sept 1999, p.C10]
By John Levesque FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 19, 2013
During its opening two episodes, Popular is basically content to be just another jaunty, semi-"Clueless" spoke on WB's glossy teen entertainment wheel. Great to look at, yes, but short on emotional depth. [29 Sept 1999, p.5E]
By Mike Duffy FULL REVIEW
37
Jun 19, 2013
One of those standard-issue high school series, and it's infuriating. [29 Sept 1999, p.59]
By Phil Rosenthal FULL REVIEW
10
Jun 19, 2013
Despicably trivial and baldly pandering. [29 Sept 1999, p.C01]
By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW

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Production Company:
  • Murphy/Matthews Productions
  • Shephard / Robin Productions
  • Touchstone Television
Initial Release Date: Sep 29, 1999
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations
Genesis Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
GLAAD Media Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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