The Jinx fingerprintMasterful craft, high energy, emotionally cool.
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Some cringe comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout storytelling, direction, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout editing and cinematography
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Jinx is nerve-racking, violent, and fast-paced. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some cringe comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some cringe comedy.
Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around crime, mystery, and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
Standout storytelling, direction, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The storytelling, direction, and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout editing and cinematography
Look and sound: the editing and cinematography stand out.
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The Jinx is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see The Jinx much the same way.
It ran from 2015 to 2024 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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