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East of Eden

1981Show1 season3 episodesNR

DramaSoap
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

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

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "Part One" 7.5

Episodes

7.3

Story

AN INHERITANCE OF EVIL

A powerful eight-hour adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 generational saga stars Bruce Boxleitner and Timothy Bottoms as battling brothers reminiscent of Cain and Abel, and Jane Seymour as the malevolent young woman who toys with their emotions.

Feels like

  • Generational Saga
  • Family Melodrama
  • Biblical Allegory
  • Historical Drama
  • Intense Character Study
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Psychological Depth
  • Destructive Relationships
  • American Classic

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Harvey Hart
Written by
John Steinbeck, Richard Alan Shapiro
Produced by
Barney Rosenzweig
Music by
Lee Holdridge

Everyone

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Facts

February 8, 1981 · February 11, 1981 · Ended

First aired
February 8, 1981
Last aired
February 11, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Soap
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is East of Eden worth watching?"

Questions about East of Eden

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is East of Eden worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch East of Eden?

5 h

About 5 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 93 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1981.

Is East of Eden plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is East of Eden good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.