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Ethos

2020 – nowShow2 seasons8 episodes

DramaMystery
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Episodes

2 seasons · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 8.6

Episodes

8.2

Story

A group of unique characters from dramatically different socio-cultural backgrounds meet in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colorful city of Istanbul, some by chance and some by force of will.

Feels like

  • Turkish Social Drama
  • Character-Driven Ensemble
  • Psychological & Emotional
  • Cultural Clash
  • Interconnected Stories
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Istanbul Setting
  • Family Dynamics
  • Slow-Burn Exploration

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Berkun Oya
Written by
Berkun Oya
Produced by
Berkun Oya, Ali Farkhonde, Nisan Ceren Göçen
Music by
Cem Yılmazer

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 2020 · November 12, 2020 · Still running

First aired
November 12, 2020
Latest episode
November 12, 2020
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 8 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Turkish
Also spoken
Kurdish
Made in
Türkiye
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ethos?"

Questions about Ethos

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ethos?

Netflix

In the United States, Ethos streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ethos worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Ethos okay for kids?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Ethos?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 2 seasons of about 49 minutes each since 2020, and it's still in production.

Is Ethos plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Ethos good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Ethos in English?

TurkishKurdish

No, it was made in Turkish, with some Kurdish.