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The Slap

2015Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic624.5

A tense, slow-burning drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

One moment will change a family forever.

Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

Feels like

  • Domestic Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Interpersonal Conflict
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Unraveling Secrets
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Tense & Uncomfortable
  • Relationship Study
  • Consequences of Actions

Cast

24 of 67 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Olin, Michael Morris, Lisa Cholodenko
Written by
Jon Robin Baitz, Christos Tsiolkas, Walter F. Parkes
Produced by
Rudd Simmons
Music by
Jason Derlatka, Jon Ehrlich

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Facts

February 12, 2015 · April 2, 2015 · Ended

First aired
February 12, 2015
Last aired
April 2, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Spoiled Brat, Grey-and-Gray Morality, Rejected Apology +9

  • Spoiled Brat
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Rejected Apology
  • Hot-Blooded
  • Fille Fatale
  • Alcoholic Parent
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • It's All About Me
  • Womanchild
  • "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark
  • "Rashomon"-Style
  • Domestic Abuse

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Slap?"

Questions about The Slap

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Slap?

The RokuFandango at Home Free

In the United States, The Slap is free with ads on The Roku and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Slap worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 62).

Is The Slap okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Slap?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Is The Slap plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Slap use?

Spoiled BratGrey-and-Gray MoralityRejected ApologyHot-BloodedFille FataleAlcoholic ParentJerk with a Heart of GoldIt's All About MeWomanchild"Both Sides Have a Point" Remark"Rashomon"-StyleDomestic Abuseand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Spoiled Brat, Grey-and-Gray Morality, and Rejected Apology.