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Damages

2007·Show
59Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.1Metacritic788.3Rotten Tomatoes91%87%
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Damages fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Non-linear Narrative10

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.
Non-Linear Legal ThrillerPsychological Power DynamicsMentor-Mentee TensionCorporate Corruption DramaComplex Narrative StructureHigh-Stakes LitigationMorally Ambiguous CharactersElite Law Firm SettingIntricate PlottingDark & Cerebral Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Tate Donovan, Timothy Busfield, Matthew Penn
Written by:
Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler
Produced by:
Mark A. Baker, Lori Jo Nemhauser, Allen Coulter
Composed by:
James S. Levine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Damages

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Where can I stream Damages legally?

PrimeHuluThe CWTubi TV

Damages is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Damages worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Damages rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Damages have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 59 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Damages?

Critics85
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Damages much the same way.

When did Damages air?

It ran from 2007 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Damages in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Damages?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Damages in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Damages use?

Straight GayNaïve NewcomerGuilt-Ridden AccompliceThe Un-RevealSacrificial LionCold-Blooded TortureCleanup CrewAte His GunHeel–Face TurnFaux Affably EvilIdiosyncratic Episode NamingThrowing the Fightand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 storytelling tropes for Damages, including Straight Gay, Naïve Newcomer, Guilt-Ridden Accomplice.