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A Gifted Man

2011 – 2012Show1 season16 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic627.0Rotten Tomatoes66%77%

A moving, cathartic drama series about everyday modern life and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E15 "In Case of Letting Go" 8.9

Episodes

8.3

Story

A talented but self-absorbed surgeon starts questioning his purpose in life when he is visited by the spirit of his deceased ex-wife.

Feels like

  • Medical Drama
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Personal Transformation
  • Existential Exploration
  • Redemption Arc
  • Life & Death Themes
  • Character-Focused
  • Emotional Journey
  • Afterlife & Purpose

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jonathan Kaplan, Peter Werner, David Platt
Written by
Daniel Truly, Jonathan Greene, Alison Tatlock
Produced by
Neal Baer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 2011 · March 2, 2012 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 2011
Last aired
March 2, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

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  • Agent Mulder
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes
  • I See Dead People
  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Spirit Advisor
  • Morality Chain

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Gifted Man?"

Questions about A Gifted Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Gifted Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Gifted Man from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Gifted Man worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 62).

Is A Gifted Man okay for kids?

TV-PG

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch A Gifted Man?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2012.

Is A Gifted Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching A Gifted Man?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.