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Sybil

1976Show1 season2 episodesTV-14

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama series about the mind and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

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

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 8.4

Episodes

8.4

Story

One woman. 13 personalities. The electrifying true story.

A young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed at least 13 different personalities.

Feels like

  • Profound Psychological Drama
  • Intense Character Study
  • Trauma & Dissociation
  • Biographical Account
  • Emotional Depth
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Harrowing Backstory
  • Exceptional Acting
  • Mental Health Focus

Cast

Crew

Directors
Daniel Petrie

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Facts

November 14, 1976 · November 15, 1976 · Ended

First aired
November 14, 1976
Last aired
November 15, 1976
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Sybil worth watching?"

Questions about Sybil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sybil worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Sybil okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Sybil?

7 h

About 7 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 198 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1976.

Is Sybil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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