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East of Eden

2026Show1 season7 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic807.4Rotten Tomatoes87%85%

A deeply moving, tense drama series about family and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E7 "Timshel" 8.5

Episodes

8.1

Story

You are what you choose.

In the early 1900s, a fiercely independent woman drives a rift between two brothers, igniting a saga that unfolds across two generations.

Feels like

  • Epic Family Saga
  • Biblical Allegory
  • Psychological Drama
  • Historical Fiction
  • Generational Trauma
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Burning Tension
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Tragic Realism

Cast

24 of 60 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Garth Davis, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Written by
Zoe Kazan, Alexander Chee
Produced by
Jack Sainte-Rose
Music by
Laura Karpman

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Facts

October 1, 2026 · October 1, 2026 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 2026
Last aired
October 1, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream East of Eden?"

Questions about East of Eden

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream East of Eden?

Netflix

In the United States, East of Eden streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is East of Eden worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 80).

Can I half-watch East of Eden?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is East of Eden 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.