Flesh and Bone

2015·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Flesh and Bone fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Claire, a talented but emotionally troubled dancer, joins a company in New York City, and soon finds herself immersed in the tough and often cutthroat world of professional ballet. The dark and gritty series will unflinchingly explore the dysfunction and glamour of the ballet world.
Gritty Ballet DramaPsychological TraumaCutthroat Professional WorldDark & Moody AtmosphereBody Image StrugglesHigh-Stakes PerformanceEmotional DysfunctionNew York City BackdropUnflinching Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Flesh and Bone

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Where can I stream Flesh and Bone legally?

Flesh and Bone is included with a subscription to Philo, Spectrum On Demand, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flesh and Bone worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flesh and Bone rated?

TV-MANuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Flesh and Bone have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flesh and Bone?

Critics55
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Flesh and Bone higher (73) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Flesh and Bone air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Flesh and Bone in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flesh and Bone?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flesh and Bone in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flesh and Bone use?

Weight WoeMs. FanserviceDisability as an Excuse for JerkasseryThe MafiyaDark and Troubled PastWar Is HellD-Cup DistressCasting CouchBig Brother BullyDysfunction JunctionInsane Equals ViolentSadist Teacherand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Flesh and Bone, including Weight Woe, Ms. Fanservice, Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery.

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