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Transparent

2014 – 2019Show5 seasons41 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic856.9Rotten Tomatoes91%75%

A moving, melancholic comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 41 episodes · best: S3E8 "If I Were a Bell" 8.5

Episodes

7.8
7.9
7.9
7.5
6.2

Story

One family. No apologies.

An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Family Drama
  • Identity Exploration
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Indie Aesthetic
  • Emotional Authenticity
  • Modern Jewish Life
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Queer Joy and Pain
  • Showbiz Backdrop
  • Bittersweet Realism

Cast

24 of 217 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joey Soloway, Andrea Arnold, Nisha Ganatra
Written by
Bridget Bedard, Joey Soloway, Noah Harpster
Produced by
Victor Hsu, Noah Harpster, Micah Fitzerman-Blue

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 2014 · September 27, 2019 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 2014
Last aired
September 27, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 41 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Locked Out of the Loop, It's All About Me, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

  • Locked Out of the Loop
  • It's All About Me
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Tzadikim Nistarim
  • No Antagonist
  • Pun-Based Title
  • Amicable Exes
  • Coming-Out Story
  • Late Coming Out
  • Meaningful Name
  • Fake Shemp
  • Mrs. Robinson

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Transparent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Transparent?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Transparent streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Transparent worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (74). Season 5 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.2 against 7.9 for the best season.

Which season of Transparent is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is If I Were a Bell (season 3, episode 8) at 8.5, and the lowest is Transparent Musicale Finale (season 5, episode 1) at 6.2.

How long does it take to watch Transparent?

21 h

About 21 hours: 41 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2019.

Will Transparent make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Transparent plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Transparent use?

Locked Out of the LoopIt's All About Me"The Reason You Suck" SpeechTzadikim NistarimNo AntagonistPun-Based TitleAmicable ExesComing-Out StoryLate Coming OutMeaningful NameFake ShempMrs. Robinsonand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Locked Out of the Loop, It's All About Me, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.