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Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The City?

1995 · 3 Seasons · 289 Episodes · Total Runtime: 144h 30m (8,670 mins)

Total Watch Time
144h 30m

8,670 minutes of non-stop content across all 289 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict
Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 144.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 73 days.

Average Episode Length
30 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)
73 days

Finish by approximately Dec 7, 2026 if starting today.

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Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

145 days

Estimated completion:
Feb 17, 2027

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

37 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 1, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

19 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 14, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 144h 30m 1.25× Speed: 115h 36m (saves 28.9h) 1.50× Speed: 96h 20m (saves 48.2h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season Episodes Total Runtime Avg Length Share of Series
Season 1 32 episodes 16h 0m (960 mins) 30 mins/ep
11.1%
Season 2 Longest Season 234 episodes 117h 0m (7,020 mins) 30 mins/ep
81%
Season 3 Shortest Season 23 episodes 11h 30m (690 mins) 30 mins/ep
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The City

Can I binge-watch The City in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 144.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 73 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The City contains 144h 30m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The City at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 73 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Dec 7, 2026.

Which season of The City is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 117h 0m across 234 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The City?

The series consists of 289 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 144h 30m (8,670 minutes) of screen time.

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