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Rita

2012 – 2020Show5 seasons40 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A moving drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S3E8 "Testen" 8.3

Episodes

7.6
7.8
7.8
7.7
7.7

Story

Independent, outspoken and adored by her students, private school teacher Rita fares less well with adults.

Feels like

  • Intense Character Study
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Isolation
  • Complex Morality
  • Powerful Performance
  • Uncomfortable Realism
  • Educator's Dilemma
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Danish Cinema Style

Cast

24 of 200 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lars Kaalund, Kathrine Windfeld, Mogens Hagedorn
Written by
Christian Torpe, Marie Østerbye, Jannik Tai Mosholt
Produced by
Jesper Morthorst, Karoline Leth
Music by
Kristian Leth, Fridolin Nordsø

Everyone

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Facts

February 9, 2012 · July 20, 2020 · Ended

First aired
February 9, 2012
Last aired
July 20, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Bathroom Stall Graffiti, The Lancer, Took a Level in Kindness +7

  • Bathroom Stall Graffiti
  • The Lancer
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Smoking Is Cool
  • Really Gets Around
  • Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!
  • Not Under the Parents' Roof
  • Working with the Ex
  • Political Overcorrectness
  • Nothing Is the Same Anymore

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rita?"

Questions about Rita

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rita?

Netflix

In the United States, Rita streams on Netflix. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Rita worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Rita okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Rita?

25 h

About 25 hours: 40 episodes in 5 seasons of about 38 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2020.

Will Rita make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Rita plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rita in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.