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Secrets of Playboy

2022 – nowShow2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryReality
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic722.3Rotten Tomatoes88%56%

A melancholic, bleak documentary series about society and history.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E8 "Predators' Ball" 8.0

Episodes

7.4
6.6

Story

A legacy up in smoke?

Explore the hidden truths behind the fable and philosophy of the Playboy empire through a modern-day lens. The documentary series delves into the complex world Hugh Hefner created and examines its far-reaching consequences on our culture’s view of power and sexuality.

Feels like

  • Investigative Documentary
  • Cultural True Crime
  • Social Expose
  • Power Dynamics
  • Sexual Politics
  • Historical Reckoning
  • Celebrity Culture
  • MeToo Era
  • Disturbing Revelations
  • Exploitation

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alexandra Dean, Arlene Nelson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 24, 2022 · August 14, 2023 · Still running

First aired
January 24, 2022
Latest episode
August 14, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Secrets of Playboy?"

Questions about Secrets of Playboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Secrets of Playboy?

PhiloHooplaA&ETubi TV

In the United States, Secrets of Playboy streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, A&E, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Secrets of Playboy worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (49).

Is Secrets of Playboy okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Secrets of Playboy?

14 h

About 14 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2022, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Secrets of Playboy?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Secrets of Playboy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.