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Pretend It's a City

2021Show1 season7 episodesTV-14

ComedyDocumentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic776.8Rotten Tomatoes91%78%

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

Good for date 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

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E7 "Library Services" 8.2

Episodes

8.0

Story

New York City. New York icon.

Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.

Feels like

  • Intellectual Comedy
  • Conversational Documentary
  • New York City Portrait
  • Witty & Observational
  • Social Satire
  • Biographical
  • Philosophical
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Deadpan Humor

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Martin Scorsese

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 8, 2021 · January 8, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2021
Last aired
January 8, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pretend It's a City?"

Questions about Pretend It's a City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pretend It's a City?

Netflix

In the United States, Pretend It's a City streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Pretend It's a City worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Pretend It's a City okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Pretend It's a City?

4 h

About 4 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will Pretend It's a City make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is Pretend It's a City 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.