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Umineko: When They Cry

2007 – nowShow8 seasons160 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A family reunion is held on a secluded island. The dying patriarch wants to see his lost love one last time, so he tries summoning her with black magic and that's when the murders begin.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Facts

August 17, 2007 · April 22, 2011 · Still running

First aired
August 17, 2007
Latest episode
April 22, 2011
Status
Still running
Length
8 seasons · 160 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Family, Crime, Animation
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Umineko: When They Cry worth watching?"

Questions about Umineko: When They Cry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Umineko: When They Cry worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Umineko: When They Cry okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch Umineko: When They Cry?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.

Will Umineko: When They Cry make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).