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A Friend of the Family

2022Show1 season9 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic736.6Rotten Tomatoes92%80%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak crime series about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 9 episodes · best: S1E8 "Outer Darkness" 7.6

Episodes

7.4

Story

The Brobergs are completely unprepared for the sophisticated tactics a neighbor of theirs uses to exploit their vulnerabilities, separate them and turn their daughter against them.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Family Trauma
  • Child Abduction
  • Masterful Manipulation
  • Disturbing & Intense
  • Biographical
  • Bleak Tone
  • Social Warning
  • Period Setting

Cast

24 of 62 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rachel Goldberg, Steven Piet, Eliza Hittman
Written by
Brian Evenson, Alana B. Lytle, Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen
Produced by
Jan Broberg Felt, Mary Ann Broberg
Music by
Ariel Marx

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Facts

October 6, 2022 · November 10, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 2022
Last aired
November 10, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
51 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Friend of the Family?"

Questions about A Friend of the Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Friend of the Family?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, A Friend of the Family streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is A Friend of the Family worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (73).

How long does it take to watch A Friend of the Family?

8 h

About 8 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching A Friend of the Family?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is A Friend of the Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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