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History of Swear Words

2021Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDocumentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic626.3Rotten Tomatoes69%54%

A documentary series about society and history.

Good for friends night · background watch · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E1 "Fuck" 7.1

Episodes

6.8

Story

An education in expletives.

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

Feels like

  • Linguistic Exploration
  • Profane Commentary
  • Cultural History
  • Educational & Humorous
  • Celebrity Insights
  • Sharp Wit
  • Etymology
  • Social Observation
  • Bingeable Docuseries
  • Unconventional Approach

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Christopher D'Elia
Written by
Bellamie Blackstone

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Facts

January 5, 2021 · January 5, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 2021
Last aired
January 5, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream History of Swear Words?"

Questions about History of Swear Words

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream History of Swear Words?

Netflix

In the United States, History of Swear Words streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is History of Swear Words worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 62).

How long does it take to watch History of Swear Words?

2 h

About 2 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 20 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will History of Swear Words make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch History of Swear Words?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.