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The Pact

2021·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes92%42%
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Where to watch

PhiloAMC+Spectrum On DemandPlex

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The Pact fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

How far would you go to protect those you love? Divided loyalties test the ties of family and friends—because secrets always have consequences.
Crime ThrillerFamily SecretsLoyalty & BetrayalHigh Stakes DramaPsychological SuspenseConsequences & GuiltDark SecretsMoral DilemmasUnraveling Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Eric Styles, Rebecca Johnson, Nicole Volavka
Written by:
Pete McTighe
Produced by:
Catrin Lewis Defis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Pact

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pact legally?

PhiloAMC+Spectrum On DemandPlex

The Pact is included with a subscription to Philo and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pact worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pact rated?

TV-14Strong languageViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Pact have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pact?

Critics92
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Pact higher (92) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Pact air?

It ran from 2021 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is The Pact in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Pact?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pact in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pact use?

Not Wanting Kids Is WeirdBratty Teenage DaughterNuclear FamilyMorning SicknessBlackmailLeft HangingBad BossAttempted RapeQueer Establishing MomentNo Such Thing as H.R.Caught on TapeMama Bearand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Pact, including Not Wanting Kids Is Weird, Bratty Teenage Daughter, Nuclear Family.