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Mildred Pierce

2011Show1 season5 episodesTV-MA

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic697.4Rotten Tomatoes81%88%

A deeply moving, tense drama series about family and history, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E2 "Part Two" 7.9

Episodes

7.7

Story

Having it all would cost her everything.

Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her spoiled, narcissistic daughter's love and respect.

Feels like

  • Period Drama Melodrama
  • Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Great Depression Survival
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Class Struggle Narrative
  • Stellar Ensemble Cast
  • Slow-Burn Tragedy
  • Psychological Realism

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Todd Haynes
Written by
Todd Haynes, Jonathan Raymond, James M. Cain
Music by
Carter Burwell

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Facts

March 27, 2011 · April 10, 2011 · Ended

First aired
March 27, 2011
Last aired
April 10, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
116 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Mildred Pierce?"

Questions about Mildred Pierce

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Where can I stream Mildred Pierce?

HBO Max

In the United States, Mildred Pierce streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is Mildred Pierce worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Mildred Pierce plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Mildred Pierce good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.