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Better Times

2004 – 2007Show4 seasons22 episodes

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama series about history and family, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 22 episodes · best: S1E10 "Del 10, 1957" 7.8

Episodes

7.4
7.3
6.9
7.4

Story

The lives of two fictional families during the historical development of Danmarks Radio television network from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Feels like

  • Danish Period Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Historical Narrative
  • Societal Evolution
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic Glimpse
  • Broadcast History
  • Intertwined Lives
  • Slow-Burn Storytelling

Cast

24 of 157 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charlotte Sieling, Henrik Ruben Genz, Lone Scherfig
Written by
Stig Thorsboe, Hanna Lundblad
Produced by
Sven Clausen
Music by
Jacob Groth

Everyone

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Facts

January 4, 2004 · January 1, 2007 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 2004
Last aired
January 1, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 22 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Better Times?"

Questions about Better Times

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Better Times?

Viaplay

In the United States, Better Times streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Better Times worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3).

Which season of Better Times is best?

Seasons 1 and 4, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Del 10, 1957 (season 1, episode 10) at 7.8, and the lowest is Del 19, 1968 (season 3, episode 4) at 6.4.

Is Better Times okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Better Times?

22 h

About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2007.

Is Better Times plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Better Times good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.