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Painting With John

2021 – 2023Show3 seasons18 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDocumentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic866.4Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A slow-burning, wholesome documentary series about everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S2E6 "Old Man Dancing" 8.5

Episodes

8.0
8.0
7.9

Story

Meditations and mischief.

Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on what he’s learned about life.

Feels like

  • Meditative Artistry
  • Philosophical Ramblings
  • Comfort Watch
  • Unique Format
  • John Lurie
  • Watercolor Painting
  • Introspective
  • Gentle Humor
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Conversational

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Lurie
Written by
John Lurie
Produced by
Matt Dwyer, Nesrin Wolf, Helen M. Cho
Music by
John Lurie

Everyone

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Facts

January 22, 2021 · July 7, 2023 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2021
Last aired
July 7, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
81 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Painting With John?"

Questions about Painting With John

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Painting With John?

HBO Max

In the United States, Painting With John streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 80 other countries.

Is Painting With John worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Painting With John okay for kids?

TV-MA

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Painting With John?

6 h

About 6 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2023.

Will Painting With John make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Painting With John plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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