Maria

2001Show1 season10 episodes

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Four sisters are all involved with the medical field. Sora inherits a medical clinic in Shinjuku from her father, while Umi is a doctor researching gene therapy. Riku's husband owns a large hospital, and Mimi is a trainee doctor dreaming of becoming famous. The four sisters are shocked to meet an unknown half-sister, Hiyo, from Hokkaido.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Facts

July 4, 2001 · September 12, 2001 · Ended

First aired
July 4, 2001
Last aired
September 12, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Maria worth watching?"

Questions about Maria

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Maria worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is Maria okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Maria?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2001.

Is Maria plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Maria?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Maria in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.