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Before We Die

2021 – 2023Show2 seasons11 episodesTV-MA

CrimeMystery
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes63%35%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes63%35%

Summary

Detective Hannah Laing becomes deeply conflicted when she discovers her son is playing a crucial role as an undercover informant in a brutal murder investigation.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Before We Die episodes

2 seasons · 11 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.8
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.0
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.3

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jan Matthys
Written by
Matt Baker
Produced by
Robin Kerremans
Music by
Jeroen Swinnen

Everyone

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Facts

May 26, 2021 · June 29, 2023 · Ended

First aired
May 26, 2021
Last aired
June 29, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Depraved Bisexual, Et Tu, Brute? +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Before We Die?"

Questions about Before We Die

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Before We Die?

PlexPeacockThe RokuPBSPBS MasterpiecePluto TVPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, Before We Die streams on Peacock, PBS, PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, and KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Before We Die worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 50).

How long does it take to watch Before We Die?

11 h

About 11 hours: 11 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2023.

Will I feel good after watching Before We Die?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Before We Die use?

Chekhov's GunDepraved BisexualEt Tu, Brute?Fatal FlawDespair Event HorizonForeshadowingBritish BrevityBittersweet EndingAlas, Poor VillainBig BadBunny-Ears LawyerA Father to His Menand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Depraved Bisexual, and Et Tu, Brute?.