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Eli Stone

2008·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb7.7Metacritic647.3Rotten Tomatoes60%100%
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Where to watch

Hulu

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Partly cloudy... with a chance of visions.

Many lawyers consider themselves prophets, but Eli Stone may be the real deal. Eli has built a successful career at a top law firm in San Francisco representing only the biggest and richest corporations that make a habit of screwing over the little guy. But after experiencing a series of odd hallucinations, Eli seeks to find a deeper meaning to life while trying not to lose his job and destroy his relationship with the bosses' daughter. When Eli discovers an aneurysm in his brain, he wonders if his condition is truly medical or if perhaps he now has a higher calling.
Musical Visionary DramaLegal Procedural with HeartSurreal HallucinationsSpiritual AwakeningHopeful & UpliftingNon-Linear StorytellingSocial Justice AdvocacyPsychological MysteryWhimsical Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Schultz, Ron Underwood, David Petrarca
Written by:
Andrew Kreisberg, Leila Gerstein, Wendy Mericle
Produced by:
Greg Berlanti, Ken Olin, Andy Ackerman
Composed by:
Blake Neely

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Eli Stone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eli Stone legally?

Hulu

Eli Stone is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eli Stone worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Eli Stone have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eli Stone?

Critics62
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Eli Stone higher (83) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Eli Stone air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Eli Stone in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Eli Stone?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eli Stone in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eli Stone use?

Corrupt Corporate ExecutiveBunny-Ears LawyerCelebrity StarLove TriangleParental Marriage VetoUltimate Job SecurityCrowd SongBait-and-Switch Time SkipIdiosyncratic Episode NamingIt's Not You, It's MeCataclysm ClimaxFauxreignerand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Eli Stone, including Corrupt Corporate Executive, Bunny-Ears Lawyer, Celebrity Star.