How to Watch Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump on HBO Max

March 10, 2023

News-making is serious business. Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump on HBO Max is a docuseries that showcases the running of a privately-owned TV station in a small desert town in Nevada. Following the daily lives of people in front of and behind the cameras, the series gets into the nitty gritty of operations, production, and deadlines. Despite current challenges, the station owner, Vern Van Winkle, dreams of expanding his business to Las Vegas. Can he achieve his goal?

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How Many Episodes Are in Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump?

There are six episodes in Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump. The runtime of the episodes averages 28-29 minutes. You can check the complete list of Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump episodes and their release dates below.

“Our Top Story”: August 2, 2021
“Quitting Season”: August 2, 2021
“Pahrump Gets Trumped”: August 9, 2021
“Trunk or Treat”: August 9, 2021
“Electile Dysfunction”: August 16, 2021
“Vegas or Bust”: August 16, 2021

What Are the Critics Saying About Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump?

Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump has an official critics rating of 75% and an average audience score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Naomi Elias from Pajiba writes, “Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump is a story of perseverance. The docuseries’ material may seem thin but the cast of characters at KPVM treat each day like the stakes are life and death for the station. Their investment makes us invest too.”

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Rob Owen says, “The series feels both overly long and unsatisfying, wrapping up without a conclusion for whether Vern’s big Vegas bet pays off.”

Is Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump Suitable for Kids?

Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump is rated TV-14, which means some parents may find the content unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

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