---
title: "Red Oaks"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/red-oaks-2014"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 63130
imdb_id: "tt3973820"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 128
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Red Oaks (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/red-oaks-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Red Oaks" is a coming-of-age comedy set in the 1980s. The series takes place at a country club in suburban New Jersey, where a college student works as an assistant tennis pro. The student is struggling with his future, including deciding on a major to declare in the fall, while also dealing with a personal crisis. At the country club, he meets a cast of misfit co-workers and wealthy club members, including an art student and her father, a corporate raider. The show's setting is characterized by the "go-go" atmosphere of the decade, and it balances humor with heartfelt moments.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A college kid navigates love, loss, and self‑discovery at a 1980s New Jersey country club."

### Why Watch
- Authentic 80s atmosphere
- Blend of humor and heartfelt moments
- Colorful ensemble of misfit characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mature content (TV‑MA rating)
- Tone & Suitability: Rated TV‑MA, the series includes mature themes and language suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, coming-of-age, nostalgic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | None |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 26
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (27%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (73%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs
- **Networks / Studios**: Prime Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Craig Roberts** as *David*
- **Alexandra Socha** as *Skye*
- **Paul Reiser** as *Getty*
- **Oliver Cooper** as *Wheeler*
- **Gage Golightly** as *Karen*
- **Ennis Esmer** as *Nash*
- **Jennifer Grey** as *Judy*
- **Josh Meyers** as *Barry*
- **Alexandra Turshen** as *Misty*
- **Richard Kind** as *Sam Meyers*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is Red Oaks set?
The series takes place in 1985.

### Q: What is the main character's job?
David Myers works as an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club.

### Q: What genre does the series blend?
Red Oaks combines comedy and drama in a coming‑of‑age story.

### Q: Where does the series take place?
It is set in suburban New Jersey at the Red Oaks Country Club.

### Q: What network produced the series?
Red Oaks is a comedy web television series produced by Amazon Studios.

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