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Five Days at Memorial

2022Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic746.7Rotten Tomatoes85%85%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama series about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E5 "Day Five" 8.4

Episodes

7.9

Story

When the floodwaters rose, power failed, and heat soared, exhausted caregivers at a New Orleans hospital were forced to make profound, heart-wrenching decisions.

Feels like

  • Disaster Drama
  • Medical Ethics Crisis
  • Systemic Failure
  • True Story Adaptation
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Institutional Critique
  • Ensemble Performance
  • Non-Linear Narrative

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Ridley, Wendey Stanzler, Carlton Cuse
Written by
John Ridley, Carlton Cuse
Produced by
Jan Peter Meyboom, Ra'uf Glasgow, Sheri Fink
Music by
Torin Borrowdale

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Facts

August 11, 2022 · September 15, 2022 · Ended

First aired
August 11, 2022
Last aired
September 15, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Crazy-Prepared, Self-Serving Memory, 20 Minutes into the Past +4

  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Self-Serving Memory
  • 20 Minutes into the Past
  • Not Quite Saved Enough
  • No Help Is Coming
  • Hope Spot
  • Gossip Evolution

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Five Days at Memorial?"

Questions about Five Days at Memorial

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Five Days at Memorial?

Apple TV

In the United States, Five Days at Memorial streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Five Days at Memorial worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74).

How long does it take to watch Five Days at Memorial?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching Five Days at Memorial?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Five Days at Memorial plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.