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Germinal

2021Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Hired in the Montsou mines, Étienne Lantier meets the Maheu family and falls in love with their daughter Catherine.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Germinal episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Épisode 1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Épisode 2, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Épisode 3, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 Épisode 4, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 Épisode 5, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Épisode 6, 7.9

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Hourrègue
Written by
Émile Zola
Produced by
Alban Etienne, Anouk Andaloro, Carole Della Valle
Music by
Audrey Ismaël

Everyone

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

Facts

October 27, 2021 · November 10, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 27, 2021
Last aired
November 10, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Germinal?"

Questions about Germinal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Germinal?

PrimeMZ ChoiceMhz Choice

In the United States, Germinal streams on Prime, MZ Choice, and Mhz Choice. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Germinal worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch Germinal?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 52 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Is Germinal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Germinal good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Germinal in English?

French

No, it was made in French.