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Call the Midwife

2012·Show
117Episodes in15Seasons·TV-PG
82
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A , drama series: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

In 1950's London, they delivered hope for all.

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.
Post-War Period DramaHeartwarming Community StorytellingSocial RealismFemale Empowerment & SolidarityNostalgic London AtmosphereEmotionally Resonant Medical DramaClass Consciousness NarrativeGentle & Uplifting ToneHistorical AuthenticityComfort Viewing

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Questions about Call the Midwife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Call the Midwife?

In the United States, Call the Midwife streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Call the Midwife worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.6 and Metacritic 81).

Is Call the Midwife okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Call the Midwife?

101 h

About 101 hours: 117 episodes in 15 seasons of about 52 minutes each since 2012, and it's still in production.

Is Call the Midwife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Call the Midwife?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Call the Midwife use?

Obfuscating InsanityI Kiss Your HandBatman GambitFirst-Name BasisHeroic SacrificeOfficial CoupleOverly Long NameBrand XBlatant LiesFamily of ChoiceParent with New ParamourJerk with a Heart of Goldand 230 more

TV Tropes lists 242 tropes for it, including Obfuscating Insanity, I Kiss Your Hand, and Batman Gambit.