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A Woman of Independent Means

1995·Show
3Episodes in1Season
83
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Bess Steed marries her childhood sweetheart in the early part of the 20th century and begins a life in the high society of Dallas, Texas. As time goes by, things do not work out as she expects. Her husband dies of influenza, and she finds that she must pick up and carry along with her life. She proves to be a strong, committed, and loving individual who attracts new loves into her life and finds that she can take good care of the old ones. Despite further tragedy in losing her oldest son, and a second marriage that is not all that she expects it to be she continues to survive as independently as she has discovered the courage to do so.
Period DramaGenerational SagaFemale ResilienceFamily TragedyHigh Society LifeEarly 20th CenturyCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional JourneyInspiring Independence

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Where can I stream A Woman of Independent Means legally?

A Woman of Independent Means is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Woman of Independent Means worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does A Woman of Independent Means have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did A Woman of Independent Means air?

It ran from 1995 to 1995 and has ended.

What language is A Woman of Independent Means in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Woman of Independent Means?

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