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Mistresses

2008·Show
16Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
55
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Mistresses fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Follows the lives of four female friends and their involvement in an array of marital and extramarital relationships.
Relationship DramaFemale FriendshipInfidelity ThemesContemporaryEmotional TurmoilCharacter-DrivenSecrets & LiesSerialized NarrativeAdult-OrientedBritish Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mistresses legally?

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Is Mistresses worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mistresses rated?

TV-14Sexual content

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does Mistresses have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 16 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mistresses?

Critics66
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Mistresses higher (76) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Mistresses air?

It ran from 2008 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Mistresses in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mistresses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mistresses in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mistresses use?

British BrevityBut Not Too BiCartwright CurseConvenient MiscarriageEverybody Has Lots of SexGood Girls Avoid AbortionLove Father, Love SonTwofer Token MinorityReal Tragedy, Fictional VictimDies Differently in AdaptationAdaptational DiversityPromoted to Opening Titles

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Mistresses, including British Brevity, But Not Too Bi, Cartwright Curse.