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Bleak House

2005Show1 season15 episodes

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic937.9Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama series about history and mystery, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 15 episodes · best: S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 8.5

Episodes

8.2

Story

The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.

Feels like

  • Victorian Era
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Mystery & Intrigue
  • Social Commentary
  • Complex Characters
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Class Conflict
  • Secrets and Lies
  • Slow Burn Narrative

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Justin Chadwick, Susanna White
Written by
Charles Dickens, Andrew Davies
Produced by
Alison Barnett, Nigel Stafford-Clark

Everyone

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Facts

October 27, 2005 · December 16, 2005 · Ended

First aired
October 27, 2005
Last aired
December 16, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 15 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

No Celebrities Were Harmed, Love Letter Lunacy, Gender-Blender Name +9

  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Love Letter Lunacy
  • Gender-Blender Name
  • The Alcoholic
  • Present Tense Narrative
  • I Can't Believe a Guy Like You Would Notice Me
  • Clear My Name
  • Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold
  • Empathic Environment
  • The Pollyanna
  • Robbing the Dead
  • Blind Obedience

12 of 140 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bleak House?"

Questions about Bleak House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bleak House?

PrimeHuluPeacockBritboxThe RokuBritBoxPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, Bleak House streams on Prime, Hulu, Peacock, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Bleak House worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.3 and Metacritic 93). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (83).

How long does it take to watch Bleak House?

14 h

About 14 hours: 15 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2005.

Is Bleak House good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Bleak House use?

No Celebrities Were HarmedLove Letter LunacyGender-Blender NameThe AlcoholicPresent Tense NarrativeI Can't Believe a Guy Like You Would Notice MeClear My NameHair of Gold, Heart of GoldEmpathic EnvironmentThe PollyannaRobbing the DeadBlind Obedienceand 128 more

TV Tropes lists 140 tropes for it, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Love Letter Lunacy, and Gender-Blender Name.