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Brotherhood

2006 – 2008Show3 seasons29 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic754.7Rotten Tomatoes79%–

A tense, moving crime series about crime and family, with standout performances and characters.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 29 episodes · best: S1E11 "Matthew 22:10" 8.3

Episodes

7.7
7.8
7.7

Story

A working-class Irish family rules a city built on loyalty and corruption. The Caffee brothers, Tommy, a rising politician desperate for reelection, and Michael, a hardened criminal returning from seven years on the run and eager to reclaim his turf, fight for survival on opposite sides of the law. In their ruthless quest for power, the entire Caffee family is driven to lies, betrayal and infidelity -- threatening to tear them and the city of Providence, RI apart.

Feels like

  • Irish-American Crime Drama
  • Political Corruption
  • Complex Family Loyalty
  • Working-Class Grit
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Providence Setting
  • Brotherly Conflict
  • Tragic Downfall
  • Realistic Dialogue

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ed Bianchi, Nick Gomez, Henry Bromell
Written by
Blake Masters, Henry Bromell, Karen Hall
Produced by
Henry Bromell, Blake Masters

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Facts

July 9, 2006 · December 21, 2008 · Ended

First aired
July 9, 2006
Last aired
December 21, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 29 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Creepy Child, Evil Mentor, Even Evil Has Loved Ones +9

  • Creepy Child
  • Evil Mentor
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • The Irish Mob
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Ear Ache
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Southies
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Thanksgiving Episode
  • Wise Beyond Their Years

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Brotherhood?"

Questions about Brotherhood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brotherhood?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Brotherhood streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Brotherhood worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (62).

How long does it take to watch Brotherhood?

29 h

About 29 hours: 29 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2008.

Will I feel good after watching Brotherhood?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Brotherhood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Brotherhood use?

Creepy ChildEvil MentorEven Evil Has Loved OnesThe Irish MobCrazy Jealous GuyEar AcheOoh, Me Accent's SlippingSouthiesHair-Trigger TemperBlack-and-Gray MoralityThanksgiving EpisodeWise Beyond Their Yearsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Creepy Child, Evil Mentor, and Even Evil Has Loved Ones.