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The Curse

2023 – 2024Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic766.7Rotten Tomatoes93%45%

A deeply unsettling, slow-burning comedy series about show business and society, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E10 "Green Queen" 8.6

Episodes

7.8

Story

What could go wrong?

An alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their problematic new HGTV show.

Feels like

  • Meta-Horror Satire
  • Extreme Cringe Comedy
  • Toxic Relationship Study
  • HGTV Parody
  • Psychological Dread
  • Ambiguous Supernatural
  • Performative Authenticity
  • Unsettling Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 72 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nathan Fielder, Nathan Zellner, David Zellner
Written by
Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie, Carmen Christopher
Produced by
Joshua Bachove, Inman Young, Mary Beth Minthorn
Music by
Daniel Lopatin, John Medeski

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 2023 · January 14, 2024 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 2023
Last aired
January 14, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Rule of Three, Birth-Death Juxtaposition, Contrasting Sequel Protagonist +9

  • Rule of Three
  • Birth-Death Juxtaposition
  • Contrasting Sequel Protagonist
  • Teeny Weenie
  • Downer Ending
  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Happy Marriage Charade
  • Friendship Bribe
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Narcissist
  • Perpetual Frowner
  • I Fell for Hours

12 of 113 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Curse?"

Questions about The Curse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Curse?

fuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Curse streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Spectrum On Demand. 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 The Curse worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Will The Curse make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Curse?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Curse use?

Rule of ThreeBirth-Death JuxtapositionContrasting Sequel ProtagonistTeeny WeenieDowner EndingDiabolus ex MachinaHappy Marriage CharadeFriendship BribeButt-MonkeyNarcissistPerpetual FrownerI Fell for Hoursand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 tropes for it, including Rule of Three, Birth-Death Juxtaposition, and Contrasting Sequel Protagonist.