Great Expectations

2011·Show
3Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Great Expectations fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Everything can change in a heartbeat.

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Victorian Era DramaLiterary AdaptationComing-of-Age StoryClass StrugglePsychological DepthMysterious BenefactorSocial CommentaryOrphan's JourneyDestiny and Ambition

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Great Expectations legally?

Great Expectations is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Great Expectations worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Great Expectations rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Great Expectations have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes.

Is Great Expectations based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Great Expectations air?

It ran from 2011 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Great Expectations in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Great Expectations?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Great Expectations in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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