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Damages

2007·Show
59Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic788.3Rotten Tomatoes91%87%

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A , crime series: , with heart.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-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, Sharon Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Damages?

PrimeHuluThe CW

In the United States, Damages streams on Prime and Hulu, and it is free with ads on The CW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Damages worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78).

How long does it take to watch Damages?

49 h

About 49 hours: 59 episodes in 5 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2012.

Can I half-watch Damages?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Damages plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

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 tropes for it, including Straight Gay, Naïve Newcomer, and Guilt-Ridden Accomplice.