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Dearest

2021Show1 season10 episodesTV-14

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, deeply romantic drama series about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.2

Episodes

6.5

Story

The truth disappears with love

Rio Sanada is the president of "Sanada Wellness" and an up-and-coming businesswoman who is selected as one of the "100 people in their 30s who will change the world". She is reunited with her former love interest Daiki Miyazaki, who is now a detective, after 15 years as an important witness to a murder case. In Gifu Prefecture in 2006, Rio is a third-year high-school student who wants to go to the University of Tokyo. She took good care of her younger brother in lieu of their busy father. Before Daiki could confess to her, an incident occurs at the dormitory.

Feels like

  • Romantic Thriller
  • Mystery Drama
  • Intertwined Fates
  • Past & Present Narrative
  • Emotional & Tense
  • Police & Business World
  • Deeply Character-Driven
  • Unfolding Secrets
  • Nostalgic Romance

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Junko Arai

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Facts

October 15, 2021 · December 17, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 15, 2021
Last aired
December 17, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
120 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dearest?"

Questions about Dearest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dearest?

In the United States, Dearest streams on Netflix and Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Dearest worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Dearest okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Dearest?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Is Dearest good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Dearest?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Dearest in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.