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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2).
The Idiot
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A , drama series: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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A naive and unworldly young man finds himself entangled in a corrupt and greedy society.
Existential DramaRussian Literary ClassicPsychological PortraitMoral Innocence vs. CynicismSlow-Burn NarrativeSpiritual CrisisTragic RomanceSocial CritiqueCharacter StudyMelancholic Atmosphere
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Can I half-watch The Idiot?
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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.
Is The Idiot plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.