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The Mistress

1985·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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A comedy series.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.
British SitcomRomantic ComedyRelationship DramaSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven80s NostalgiaCringe HumorMarital AffairsDomestic Life

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Where can I stream The Mistress legally?

The Mistress is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mistress worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mistress rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does The Mistress have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Will The Mistress make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is The Mistress plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Mistress?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Mistress good for date night?

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Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The Mistress scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Mistress?

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Yes. It's an uplifting series that leaves you hopeful.

When did The Mistress air?

It ran from 1985 to 1987 and has ended.

What language is The Mistress in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Mistress?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mistress in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.