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Dead Ringers

2023Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic796.4Rotten Tomatoes85%65%

A tense, bleak mystery series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E1 "One" 7.3

Episodes

7.2

Story

Witness the birth of something extraordinary.

Elliot and Beverly Mantle are twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes — including pushing the boundaries on medical ethics — in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s healthcare to the forefront.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Feminist Medical Thriller
  • Modern Reimagining
  • Toxic Codependency
  • Body Horror Elements
  • Rachel Weisz Performance
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Gothic Realism

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sean Durkin, Lauren Wolkstein, Karyn Kusama
Produced by
Renee Tab, Eric Pascarelli
Music by
Murray Gold

Everyone

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

Facts

April 20, 2023 · April 20, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 20, 2023
Last aired
April 20, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Always Identical Twins, All Lesbians Want Kids, Bloodier and Gorier +9

  • Always Identical Twins
  • All Lesbians Want Kids
  • Bloodier and Gorier
  • Gender Flip
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • Fourth-Date Marriage
  • What Measure Is a Non-Cute?
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Making Love in All the Wrong Places
  • Law of Inverse Fertility
  • Morally Ambiguous Doctorate
  • Living Emotional Crutch

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dead Ringers?"

Questions about Dead Ringers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dead Ringers worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Will I feel good after watching Dead Ringers?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Dead Ringers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Dead Ringers use?

Always Identical TwinsAll Lesbians Want KidsBloodier and GorierGender FlipCigarette of AnxietyFourth-Date MarriageWhat Measure Is a Non-Cute?Sir Swears-a-LotMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesLaw of Inverse FertilityMorally Ambiguous DoctorateLiving Emotional Crutchand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Always Identical Twins, All Lesbians Want Kids, and Bloodier and Gorier.