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Scenes from a Marriage

2021·Show
5Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
76
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Five acts. Endless emotion.

A chronicle of the many years of love and turmoil that bind a contemporary American couple, tracking their relationship as it progresses through a number of successive stages: matrimony, parenthood, infidelity, divorce and subsequent partnerships.
Intimate Relationship DramaPsychological DepthMarriage & DivorceDialogue-DrivenRaw Emotional IntensityUnflinching RealismCharacter StudySlow Burn NarrativeContemporary American Life

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Scenes from a Marriage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scenes from a Marriage legally?

Scenes from a Marriage is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scenes from a Marriage worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scenes from a Marriage rated?

TV-MASexual contentStrong language

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

How many seasons does Scenes from a Marriage have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Scenes from a Marriage?

Critics77
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Scenes from a Marriage much the same way.

When did Scenes from a Marriage air?

It ran from 2021 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Scenes from a Marriage in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Sweden, United States, Israel.

In how many countries can I watch Scenes from a Marriage?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scenes from a Marriage in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scenes from a Marriage use?

MinimalismSex with the ExFoot-Dragging DivorceeMinimalist CastSetting UpdateBreaking the Fourth WallGilligan CutMythology GagForeign RemakeSexless MarriageAmicable ExesAbortion Fallout Dramaand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Scenes from a Marriage, including Minimalism, Sex with the Ex, Foot-Dragging Divorcee.