Breathless

2013·Show
6Episodes in1Season
IMDb6.9Metacritic647.8Rotten Tomatoes86%86%
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.
1960s LondonMedical DramaHistorical Social CommentaryGynecology WardEthical DilemmasSlow-Burn TensionPeriod PieceCharacter-Driven NarrativeMelancholy & Pathos

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Unwin, Marek Losey, Philippa Langdale
Written by:
Paul Unwin, Simon Tyrrell, Peter Grimsdale
Produced by:
Jolyon Symonds

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Breathless

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breathless legally?

HooplaPBS Masterpiece

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

Is Breathless worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breathless rated?

Sexual contentSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Breathless have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breathless?

Critics75
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Breathless much the same way.

When did Breathless air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Breathless in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Breathless?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breathless in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Breathless use?

JerkassKarma HoudiniDirty CowardNever My FaultIce QueenToo Good for This Sinful EarthJerkass Has a PointIt's All My FaultTwofer Token MinorityDr. JerkFantasy-Forbidding FatherSex Montageand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Breathless, including Jerkass, Karma Houdini, Dirty Coward.

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