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The Book of Daniel

2006Show1 season4 episodesTV-14

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes54%–

A philosophical, moving drama series about faith and meaning and family, with standout dialogue and characters.

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

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E6 "Withdrawal" 8.6

Episodes

8.1

Story

With a family like this... God help him.

Rev. Daniel Webster is an unconventional Episcopalian priest who not only believes in Jesus, but actually sees him and discusses life with him. He is challenged on many levels as he struggles to be a good husband, father and minister, while navigating an often rocky relationship with the church hierarchy.

Feels like

  • Spiritual Drama
  • Family Struggles
  • Religious Exploration
  • Character Study
  • Philosophical
  • Thought-Provoking Dialogue
  • Church Politics
  • Modern Faith
  • Personal Crises

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Frawley, Perry Lang, Mel Damski
Written by
Dava Savel
Produced by
Jack Kenny

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Facts

January 6, 2006 · January 20, 2006 · Ended

First aired
January 6, 2006
Last aired
January 20, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Alcoholic Parent, Beleaguered Boss, Big, Screwed-Up Family +5

  • Alcoholic Parent
  • Beleaguered Boss
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • The Caretaker
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Spirit Advisor
  • Sympathetic Adulterer
  • Functional Addict

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Book of Daniel worth watching?"

Questions about The Book of Daniel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Book of Daniel worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is The Book of Daniel okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Book of Daniel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch The Book of Daniel?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.