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The Trouble With Tessa

2025·Show
6Episodes in1Season
IMDb5.3
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

You'll get fed.

When disgraced documentarian Tessa Fowler rents a rural house to escape the big city, they unearth a box of old tapes - one seemingly capturing a murder. They set out to unravel the dark secrets buried in this perfect town's past.
Small Town SecretsMystery ThrillerCharacter-Driven NarrativePsychological SuspenseDark PastAtmospheric CinematographySecrets and LiesIntriguing InvestigationComplex Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Dennis Cahlo, Bethany Watson
Written by:
Dennis Cahlo, William Rogers, Bethany Watson
Produced by:
Andrew L Medley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Trouble With Tessa legally?

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The Trouble With Tessa is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trouble With Tessa worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trouble With Tessa rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The Trouble With Tessa have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes and is still in production.

When did The Trouble With Tessa air?

It started in 2025 and is still in production.

What language is The Trouble With Tessa in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Trouble With Tessa?

4AUCAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Trouble With Tessa in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.