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Dirty Lines

2022·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
78
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, the mind, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The story of Dirty Lines starts in 1987's Amsterdam, at a time when Dutch society was changing rapidly. Psychology student Marly Salomon takes on a side job working for a brand new firm: Teledutch - a company started by two brothers, Frank and Ramon Stigter, who established Europe’s first erotic telephone lines. Frank and Ramon become rich overnight and Marly finds herself immersed in this wild and rapid transformation. The final years of the Cold War sparked a sense of hope and inspired a new generation to celebrate life to its fullest. Amsterdam became the center of that cultural revolution with a radically new form of music: house and a new love drug: XTC. The erotic phone lines offer the opportunity to experience anonymous sex in a new way, changing the morality of its consumers, but also very much the people creating it.
Erotic Drama1980s AmsterdamSexual RevolutionRise of Tele-sexCultural TransformationAnonymous SexMorality ShiftComplex CharactersDrug Culture

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Questions about Dirty Lines

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Where can I stream Dirty Lines legally?

Dirty Lines is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dirty Lines worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dirty Lines rated?

TV-MANuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Dirty Lines have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Dirty Lines air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Dirty Lines in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Dirty Lines?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dirty Lines in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dirty Lines use?

Bilingual BonusBreaking the Fourth WallDeliberate Values DissonanceThe '80s'80s HairGirl PosseHeterosexual Life-PartnersThe Missus and the ExNew Media Are EvilMusic of the 1980s

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Dirty Lines, including Bilingual Bonus, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Deliberate Values Dissonance.