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Flesh and Blood

2020Show1 season4 episodesNR

DramaMystery
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes90%–

A tense, slow-burning drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

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

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 7.5

Episodes

7.5

Story

Three adult siblings find their family thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mother, Vivien, declares she is in love with a new man. The tension his presence creates threatens to drag the whole family towards tragedy, and perhaps crime.

Feels like

  • Tense Family Drama
  • Domestic Thriller
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Hidden Secrets
  • Character-Driven
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Modern British Drama
  • Intergenerational Conflict

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Louise Hooper
Written by
Sarah Williams
Produced by
Letitia Knight
Music by
Dan Jones

Everyone

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Facts

February 24, 2020 · February 27, 2020 · Ended

First aired
February 24, 2020
Last aired
February 27, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Flesh and Blood?"

Questions about Flesh and Blood

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Where can I stream Flesh and Blood?

PBS Masterpiece

In the United States, Flesh and Blood streams on PBS Masterpiece. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Flesh and Blood worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

How long does it take to watch Flesh and Blood?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Flesh and Blood?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Flesh and Blood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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