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Black Narcissus

2020Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic665.0Rotten Tomatoes59%35%

A tense, sensual drama series about history and the mind, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 6.8

Episodes

6.7

Story

Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Period Piece (1930s)
  • Atmospheric Thriller
  • Repressed Desires
  • Exotic Setting
  • Slow-Burn
  • Visually Stunning
  • Tragic Undertones
  • Religious Themes
  • Intense

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Written by
Amanda Coe
Produced by
Cahal Bannon, Gautam Dhimal
Music by
Anne Dudley

Everyone

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Facts

November 23, 2020 · November 23, 2020 · Ended

First aired
November 23, 2020
Last aired
November 23, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Naughty Nuns, Lucky Charms Title, Truer to the Text +3

  • Naughty Nuns
  • Lucky Charms Title
  • Truer to the Text
  • The Shangri-La
  • Royal Harem
  • Important Haircut

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Narcissus?"

Questions about Black Narcissus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Narcissus?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Black Narcissus from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Black Narcissus worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (48).

How long does it take to watch Black Narcissus?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Is Black Narcissus good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Black Narcissus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.