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Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive

2006·Show
2Episodes in1Season
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and wholesome

  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive is a 2006 two-part television documentary directed by Ross Wilson and featuring British actor and comedian Stephen Fry. It explores the effects of living with bipolar disorder, based on the experiences of Fry, other celebrities and members of the public with, or affected by, the disorder. It won an Emmy Award for Best Documentary at the 35th International Emmys in 2007.
Mental Health DocumentaryBipolar DisorderPersonal JourneysEmpathetic ExplorationEducational & InformativeCelebrity InsightsHopeful & HonestPsychological Well-being

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82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes of about 59 minutes each.

Is Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive air?

It ran from 2006 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.