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Wilfred

2011 – 2014Show4 seasons49 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic667.5Rotten Tomatoes83%88%

An eccentric, open-ended comedy series about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Episodes

4 seasons · 49 episodes · best: S4E9 "Resistance" 9.0

Episodes

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Story

Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Psychological Comedy
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Existential Dread
  • Buddy Dynamic
  • Surreal Realism
  • Mental Health Exploration
  • Crude & Honest Dialogue
  • Suburban Gothic
  • Character Study
  • Darkly Whimsical

Cast

24 of 67 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Randall Einhorn, Victor Nelli, Jr.
Written by
David Zuckerman, Sivert Glarum, Eric Weinberg
Produced by
Jeff Kwatinetz

Everyone

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Facts

June 23, 2011 · August 13, 2014 · Ended

First aired
June 23, 2011
Last aired
August 13, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 49 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Gainax Ending, Black Comedy Rape, Continuity Nod +9

  • Gainax Ending
  • Black Comedy Rape
  • Continuity Nod
  • Snap Back
  • Author Appeal
  • Trickster Mentor
  • Foreshadowing
  • Loving a Shadow
  • Alpha Bitch
  • It Runs in the Family
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Dead All Along

12 of 141 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wilfred?"

Questions about Wilfred

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wilfred?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Wilfred from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Wilfred worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 66).

How long does it take to watch Wilfred?

25 h

About 25 hours: 49 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

Will Wilfred make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wilfred?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

What tropes does Wilfred use?

Gainax EndingBlack Comedy RapeContinuity NodSnap BackAuthor AppealTrickster MentorForeshadowingLoving a ShadowAlpha BitchIt Runs in the FamilyDogged Nice GuyDead All Alongand 129 more

TV Tropes lists 141 tropes for it, including Gainax Ending, Black Comedy Rape, and Continuity Nod.