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Secret Lives

1999 – nowShow29 seasons5046 episodesNR

DramaSoap
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9

A nostalgic, romantic soap series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or adrenaline.

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Episodes

29 seasons · 5046 episodes · best: S1E1 "Pihlajakadun asukkaat kokevat järkytyksen" 7.9

Episodes

7.1

Story

Salatut elämät (Secret Lives) is a Finnish television soap opera that premiered on MTV3 on 25 January 1999. The series' storylines follow the daily lives of several families who live in the same apartment block in Helsinki.

Feels like

  • Finnish Soap Opera
  • Long-Running Cultural Institution
  • Urban Ensemble Drama
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Family Secrets & Lies
  • Melodramatic Tones
  • Contemporary Helsinki Life
  • Nostalgic Comfort Viewing
  • Interpersonal Conflict
  • Daily Serial Format

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Facts

January 25, 1999 · September 25, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 25, 1999
Latest episode
September 25, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
29 seasons · 5046 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
Finnish
Made in
Finland

Tropes

Cheaters Never Prosper, Episode Title Card, Dead Person Impersonation +9

  • Cheaters Never Prosper
  • Episode Title Card
  • Dead Person Impersonation
  • Abuse Escalation
  • Speech Impediment
  • Blatant Lies
  • Driven to Suicide
  • 'Tis Only a Bullet in the Brain
  • Memetic Mutation
  • A Deadly Affair
  • Friendly Shopkeeper
  • The Topic of Cancer

12 of 100 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Secret Lives worth watching?"

Questions about Secret Lives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Secret Lives worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 3.9).

Is Secret Lives okay for kids?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Secret Lives?

1766 h

About 1766 hours: 5046 episodes in 29 seasons of about 21 minutes each since 1999, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Secret Lives?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Secret Lives good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Secret Lives in English?

Finnish

No, it was made in Finnish.

What tropes does Secret Lives use?

Cheaters Never ProsperEpisode Title CardDead Person ImpersonationAbuse EscalationSpeech ImpedimentBlatant LiesDriven to Suicide'Tis Only a Bullet in the BrainMemetic MutationA Deadly AffairFriendly ShopkeeperThe Topic of Cancerand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including Cheaters Never Prosper, Episode Title Card, and Dead Person Impersonation.