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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

2022Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic756.6Rotten Tomatoes92%94%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E2 "Robyn" 8.2

Episodes

8.1

Story

Nothing is more powerful than a mind set free.

Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths.

Feels like

  • Poignant Character Study
  • Dementia & Memory Loss
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Outstanding Lead Performance
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Mystery of the Past
  • Intergenerational Bond

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Walter Mosley

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Facts

March 10, 2022 · April 7, 2022 · Ended

First aired
March 10, 2022
Last aired
April 7, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey?

Apple TV

In the United States, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey okay for kids?

TV-MADisturbing imageryStrong languageViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for disturbing imagery, strong language, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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