Where We Call Home 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- February 24, 2020
- Last Aired
- January 20, 2025
- Format
- 6 seasons · 137 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~61.7 hours (27 min/ep)
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max
What is Where We Call Home?
Topic: Television series "Where We Call Home" (2020). Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 137
- Runtime
- 27 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 24, 2020
- Last aired
- Jan 20, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 137 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~27 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Where to watch in United States
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Topic: Television series "Where We Call Home" (2020).
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY provided facts.
Source [1]:
Title: Where We Call Home
Year: 2020
Genre: Documentary
Description: "People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society."
Source [2]:
Content: Madison Bailey on OBX Season 3. (Irrelevant to "Where We Call Home").
Title: Where We Call Home
Release Year: 2020
Format: Television series / Documentary
Premise: People from around the globe who have settled in Japan provide insight into their lives and the difficulties they encounter within Japanese society.
The provided sources are extremely sparse.
Source [1] provides: Title, Year, Genre, and a one-sentence synopsis.
Source [2] is about "Outer Banks" and is irrelevant.
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where We Call Home is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Discovery +. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Where We Call Home worth watching?
Where We Call Home holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in Where We Call Home, and how long does it take to binge?
Where We Call Home spans 6 seasons and 137 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 61.7 hours (at an average of 27 minutes per episode).
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