Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
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Big Time Rush

8.6
Yr 2009
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Comedy Kids
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Series Brief

Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 60 /100

Critical reception for Big Time Rush is mixed, often framed by the divide between its young target demographic and adult viewers. While some critics viewed the show as a cynical, formulaic attempt to capitalize on the boy-band craze of the era, others found it surprisingly lighthearted and entertaining within its specific niche.

Reviews frequently highlighted that the show favors escapism over realism, functioning as a music-driven comedy that succeeds with tweens even if it struggles to capture a broader audience. While fans often praise the humor and the catchiness of the featured music, neutral observers sometimes noted that the series feels more like a vehicle for self-promotion than a traditional scripted sitcom.

“As a non-fan of boy band pop and someone who is certainly not in this series' target demographic, your reviewer was surprised to find how enjoyable this show is.”

“The show offers a lighthearted glimpse at the conflicting forces that exist between the guys' dreams of starting a career and their efforts to make the most of their fleeting teenage years.”

“Perhaps in the beginning, Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush was a cynical effort to one-up the popularity of the Jonas Brothers.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
US
Paramount Plus Basic with Ads
CA • UK
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CA
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Paramount Plus
CA • UK
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
CA • UK
Paramount Plus Premium
CA • UK
Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
UK • CA
Why fans love it

Launched in 2009, this kids comedy follows four teenage friends who make the huge leap from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Their lives change instantly when an eccentric record executive unexpectedly discovers Kendall Schmidt's character, handing the group an exciting opportunity to form a potential chart-topping boy band.

Fans embrace the series for its whimsical energy, witty dynamic, and hilarious comedy. The show blends a music-filled journey with lighthearted storytelling as the four main characters navigate their new lives in the entertainment industry. Rather than relying on simple showbiz tropes, the narrative stays rooted in the friends working together to prove to themselves and their label that they are serious about their new career choice.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 70 eps
Kendall Schmidt
Kendall Schmidt
as Kendall Knight
70 episodes
Logan Henderson
Logan Henderson
as Logan Mitchell
70 episodes
James Maslow
James Maslow
as James Diamond
70 episodes
Carlos PenaVega
Carlos PenaVega
as Carlos Garcia
70 episodes
Stephen Kramer Glickman
Stephen Kramer Glickman
as Gustavo Rocque
70 episodes
Ciara Bravo
Ciara Bravo
as Katie Knight
70 episodes
Tanya Chisholm
Tanya Chisholm
as Kelly Wainwright
69 episodes
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
as Self
1 episode
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Lorenzo Lamas as Dr. Hollywood 1 episode Tara Strong as Miss Collins 2 episodes James Arnold Taylor as Regional Manager Taylor 1 episode Roz Witt as Mrs. Chisdak 1 episode Erik Estrada as Carlos' Dad 1 episode Dee Bradley Baker as Mr. Smitty 1 episode Justin Giddings as Roadie 1 episode Damion Poitier as Backstage Manager 1 episode Ciara Hanna as CeCe - Flirty Girl (uncredited) 1 episode Steven Skyler 1 episode Melise as Lucy Stone 13 episodes Austin Mahone as Austin Mahone 1 episode Rachel Finninger as Hot Girl 1 episode Richa Shukla Moorjani as Palmwoods Girl #2 1 episode Tristin Mays as Stephanie King 2 episodes Aylya Marzolf as Candi 1 episode Anne Johnson as Mrs. Magicowski 1 episode Michael Ng as Rob 1 episode Nicole Scherzinger as Nicole Scherzinger 1 episode Chris Mordetzky as Self 1 episode Ralph Cole Jr. as Mr. Abramowitz 1 episode Nick Vogels as Elliott 1 episode Stephanie Lesh-Farrell as Stage Manager 1 episode Spencer Locke as Jennifer 4 episodes Allegra Dawn Fetyko as Molly Finster 1 episode Tiana Madry as Sandy 1 episode Tiara Madry as Mandy 1 episode Eric Nelsen as Windmill 1 episode Curt Hansen as Dak Zevon 1 episode Alyssa Preston as Tyler's Mom 3 episodes Diane Robin as Casting Director 1 episode Matt Angel as WayneWayne 2 episodes Maggie Gwin as Phoebe Nachee 1 episode Parker Young as Travis 1 episode Carlie Casey as Mercedes Griffin 2 episodes Bonnie Morgan as Acrobat 1 episode Koji Kataoka as Fujizaki 2 episodes Chris Grabher as Sergei 1 episode Ashley Monique Clark as Soda Girl 1 episode Evan Lake Schelton as Wendell 1 episode Ted Garcia as Self 3 episodes Reece Kirk as Jean-Luc Varn Darn 1 episode Matthew Moy as Deke 1 episode Clyde Yasuhara as Mr. Fong 1 episode Keith Allan as Pitchman 1 episode Fred Tallaksen as Mr. X 2 episodes Stephen Keys as Freight Train 4 episodes P.J. Sparks as Self 1 episode Hira Ambrosino as Psychiatrist 1 episode Carlos Alazraqui as Marcos Del Posey 2 episodes Julius Callahan as Burt Timmons 1 episode Tucker Albrizzi as Tyler 7 episodes Ed Brigadier as Sebastian 1 episode Phil LaMarr as Hawk 2 episodes Ahmed Best as Rob 2 episodes Fabio as Self 2 episodes Rachel Quaintance as Roberta 4 episodes Matt Riedy as Arthur Griffin 14 episodes Daran Norris as Buddha Bob 10 episodes Erin Sanders as Camille Roberts 18 episodes Savannah Jayde as Jennifer 13 episodes Denyse Tontz as Jennifer 12 episodes Katelyn Tarver as Jo Taylor 14 episodes Challen Cates as Jennifer Knight 25 episodes David Anthony Higgins as Reginald Bitters 19 episodes Kelli Goss as Jennifer 8 episodes David Cade as Jett Stetson 4 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

boy band witty hilarious whimsical
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
November 28, 2009
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,686