Big Time Rush (2009)
Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 28 November 2009 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 25 July 2013 |
| Genre | Comedy, Kids |
| Created by | Scott Fellows |
| Starring | Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson and James Maslow |
| Seasons | 4 seasons, 70 episodes |
| Episode length | about 24 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 28 hours |
| Rated | TV-G |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.6/10 |
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Where to watch Big Time Rush in 49 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Albania | SkyShowtime about |
| Andorra | SkyShowtime |
| Argentina | Paramount+, Clarovideo |
| Australia | Paramount+ |
| Austria | Prime Video €8.99, Paramount+ |
| Bolivia | Paramount+ |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | SkyShowtime about |
| Brazil | Paramount+ |
| Bulgaria | SkyShowtime €6.99 |
| Canada | Paramount+ |
| Chile | Paramount+, Clarovideo |
| Colombia | Paramount+, Clarovideo |
| Costa Rica | Paramount+ |
| Croatia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Czechia | SkyShowtime 259 Kč |
| Denmark | SkyShowtime 109 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Paramount+ |
| Ecuador | Paramount+ |
| El Salvador | Paramount+ |
| Finland | SkyShowtime €9.99 |
| France | Paramount+ |
| Germany | Prime Video €8.99, Paramount+ |
| Guatemala | Paramount+ |
| Honduras | Paramount+ |
| Hungary | SkyShowtime 2590 Ft |
| Ireland | Paramount+ |
| Italy | Paramount+ |
| Liechtenstein | Prime Video |
| Luxembourg | Prime Video €8.99 |
| Mexico | Paramount+, Clarovideo |
| Netherlands | SkyShowtime €9.99 |
| Nicaragua | Paramount+ |
| North Macedonia | SkyShowtime about |
| Norway | SkyShowtime 109 kr NOK |
| Panama | Paramount+ |
| Paraguay | Paramount+ |
| Peru | Paramount+ |
| Poland | SkyShowtime 34.99 zł |
| Portugal | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Romania | SkyShowtime about 37.44 lei |
| Serbia | SkyShowtime about 1058 din |
| Slovakia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Slovenia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Spain | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Sweden | SkyShowtime 109 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Prime Video CHF8.90, Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
| Uruguay | Paramount+ |
| Venezuela | Paramount+ |
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What kind of watch this is
Big Time Rush is a 2009 comedy about four teenagers who trade Minneapolis for Los Angeles to become a boy band. Created by Scott Fellows, it runs 24 minutes per episode across 4 seasons and 70 episodes. That totals 28 hours of watching young men try to prove they are serious about their new career choice. The tone is loud and earnest, anchored by the real-life performers who play the band members. It asks a simple question: can a group of friends survive the music industry? The answer is yes, provided they keep their personalities intact. It is a bright, fast-paced look at what happens when teenagers leave home to chase a dream.
What the critics said
Critics were divided, which is fair for a show built on manufactured pop. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called it Nick’s answer to "JONAS," noting it feels "slightly less organic" since the band members aren't siblings. The Hartford Courant wasn't so kind, labeling it "not so good" with "thin pop and unfunny comedies." Even the Boston Globe saw it as just another entry in a growing list of shows selling Hollywood fantasies to kids. Yet DVD Talk found itself "amended and entertained" while watching Season 1, arguing Nickelodeon has the art of the solid sitcom down to a science.
How it did with audiences
TMDB users rate Big Time Rush 8.6 out of 10. That is a surprisingly high score for a show that launched a pop band and, in retrospect, feels more like a reality series than a scripted drama. No box office figures exist, which is standard for television.
Where it left its mark
The franchise didn’t retire; it just stopped talking. In 2025, the band announced a worldwide tour performing every song from the original series, with Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman joining them. That shows the material still holds up. James Maslow confirmed a second film is in development for Paramount+, noting the band has a finished script. He insists it tells a totally different story rather than updating the old format. The film targets an older audience, reflecting how the members have grown into their mid-30s. Maslow warned there are no guarantees of approval, though Nickelodeon has given its blessing. It’s a comeback that sounds promising, provided the studio agrees.
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Sources
- Big Time Rush on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q794761 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Big Time Rush (TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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