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Lessons in Chemistry

2023Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic687.4Rotten Tomatoes83%83%

A nostalgic, moving drama series about history and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Introduction to Chemistry" 8.6

Episodes

8.2

Story

Life rarely follows a formula.

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.

Feels like

  • Feminist Historical Drama
  • 1950s Sci-Fi Parody
  • Complex Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Character Study of Ambition
  • Nostalgic Aesthetic
  • Social Critique of Gender Roles
  • Emotionally Resonant
  • Smart & Engaging Dialogue
  • Period Piece with Modern Relevance
  • Found Family Dynamics

Cast

24 of 98 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tara Miele, Sarah Adina Smith, Bert
Music by
Carlos Rafael Rivera

Everyone

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

Facts

October 12, 2023 · November 21, 2023 · Ended

First aired
October 12, 2023
Last aired
November 21, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
87 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Audience Participation, The Punishment Is the Crime, Labcoat of Science and Medicine +9

  • Audience Participation
  • The Punishment Is the Crime
  • Labcoat of Science and Medicine
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Wham Episode
  • Ditzy Genius
  • Supreme Chef
  • Executive Meddling
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Stay in the Kitchen
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Disowned Parent

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lessons in Chemistry?"

Questions about Lessons in Chemistry

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Where can I stream Lessons in Chemistry?

Apple TV

In the United States, Lessons in Chemistry streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Lessons in Chemistry worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Lessons in Chemistry okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Is Lessons in Chemistry good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lessons in Chemistry plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Lessons in Chemistry use?

Audience ParticipationThe Punishment Is the CrimeLabcoat of Science and MedicineDramatic IronyWham EpisodeDitzy GeniusSupreme ChefExecutive MeddlingThe Lost LenoreStay in the KitchenBait-and-SwitchDisowned Parentand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Audience Participation, The Punishment Is the Crime, and Labcoat of Science and Medicine.