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The Sinner

2017 – 2021Show4 seasons32 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic736.9Rotten Tomatoes92%73%

A gripping, nerve-racking crime series about crime and mystery, with standout performances and direction.

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

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S1E7 "Part VII" 8.6

Episodes

8.1
7.6
6.6
7.5

Story

Her sins will drown them all.

In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.

Feels like

  • Psychological Crime Thriller
  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • Trauma and Memory Exploration
  • Small-Town Secrets
  • Intense Character Study
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Cerebral Investigation
  • Dark Realism

Cast

24 of 100 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Cherien Dabis, Brad Anderson, Antonio Campos
Written by
Nina Braddock, Derek Simonds, Ahmadu Garba
Produced by
Brad Carpenter, Ellen Marie Blum, Meredith Mills-Cavalluzzo
Music by
Ronit Kirchman

Everyone

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Facts

August 2, 2017 · December 1, 2021 · Ended

First aired
August 2, 2017
Last aired
December 1, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

CPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliable, Big, Screwed-Up Family, Delicate and Sickly +9

  • CPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliable
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Delicate and Sickly
  • Cool Teacher
  • Karma Houdini
  • Unkempt Beauty
  • Accidental Murder
  • I Just Shot Marvin in the Face
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Out with a Bang
  • Hypocrite

12 of 122 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sinner?"

Questions about The Sinner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sinner?

Netflix

In the United States, The Sinner streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Sinner worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (73). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.6 against 8.1 for the best season.

Which season of The Sinner is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Part VII (season 1, episode 7) at 8.6, and the lowest is Part VIII (season 3, episode 8) at 5.7.

Can I half-watch The Sinner?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching The Sinner?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Sinner use?

CPR: Clean, Pretty, ReliableBig, Screwed-Up FamilyDelicate and SicklyCool TeacherKarma HoudiniUnkempt BeautyAccidental MurderI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceMy God, What Have I Done?My God, What Have I Done?Out with a BangHypocriteand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including CPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliable, Big, Screwed-Up Family, and Delicate and Sickly.