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The Mysterious Benedict Society

2021 – 2022Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureFamily
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes86%88%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes86%88%

Summary

Four gifted orphans are recruited by an eccentric benefactor to go on a secret mission. Placed undercover at a boarding school known as The Institute, they must foil a nefarious plot with global ramifications, while creating a new sort of family along the way.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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The Mysterious Benedict Society episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Bunch of Smart Orphans, 7.9
  2. S1 E2 Carrying a Bird, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Depends on the Wagon, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 A Whisper, Not a Shout, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 The Art of Conveyance and Round-Trippery, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Run Silent, Run Deep, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 The Dance of the Celestial Orb, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Big Day Today, 7.7
  1. S2 E1 A Perilous Journey, 7.3
  2. S2 E2 A Bit of Light Chop, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 A Gold Bar in Fort Knox, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 Free of Pointless Command, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Blank Expression, 7.4
  6. S2 E6 A Commitment to All Things Cozy, 7.6
  7. S2 E7 A Joyful Lens, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 A Two-Way Street, 7.8

Cast

24 of 40 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Greg Beeman, James Bobin, Craig Zisk
Written by
Trenton Stewart, Matt Manfredi, Phil Hay

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Facts

June 25, 2021 · December 7, 2022 · Ended

First aired
June 25, 2021
Last aired
December 7, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Rhymes on a Dime, Anxiety Dreams, Silent Treatment +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mysterious Benedict Society?"

Questions about The Mysterious Benedict Society

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Where can I stream The Mysterious Benedict Society?

Wonder Project

In the United States, The Mysterious Benedict Society streams on Wonder Project. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Mysterious Benedict Society worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 66).

Is The Mysterious Benedict Society okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Mysterious Benedict Society?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching The Mysterious Benedict Society?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Mysterious Benedict Society use?

Rhymes on a DimeAnxiety DreamsSilent TreatmentPitiful WormsIncomprehensible Entrance ExamI Know What You FearI Will Punish Your Friend for Your FailureMalaproperThere Is No TryHoist by His Own PetardAdoptive Name ChangeBig Blackoutand 162 more

TV Tropes lists 174 tropes for it, including Rhymes on a Dime, Anxiety Dreams, and Silent Treatment.