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One Half of a Married Couple

2021·Show
8Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Aya Nakayama (Manami Higa) is a 32-year-old housewife and she has been happily married for 2 years. To other people, Aya Nakayama and her husband look like the perfect married couple. One day, Aya Nakayama sees a message from a strange woman on her husband’s cellphone. She wonders if her husband is having an affair. She also remembers that she and her husband have not been intimate in the last two months. Aya Nakayama begins to find other evidence of her husband having an affair.
Marital DramaInfidelity ThrillerPsychological SuspenseContemporary RelationshipsEmotional UnravelingSecret InvestigationAdult ThemesJapanese DramaTrust & Betrayal

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Is One Half of a Married Couple worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Half of a Married Couple rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does One Half of a Married Couple have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Is One Half of a Married Couple based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did One Half of a Married Couple air?

It ran from 2021 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is One Half of a Married Couple in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.