What Happened Was... fingerprintFunny, immersive world, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Plenty of sharp wit and cringe comedy
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Standout dialogue, performances, and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
What Happened Was... is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Plenty of sharp wit and cringe comedy
Expect plenty of sharp wit and cringe comedy.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and society. It leaves some questions open.
Standout dialogue, performances, and characters
The dialogue, performances, and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Comedy. Romance. Terror. The perfect first date.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
What Happened Was... is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 31 min
What Happened Was... runs 1 h 31 min.
Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see What Happened Was... much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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