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Bleak House

1985·Show
8Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
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IMDb7.6
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

BY CHARLES DICKENS

The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.
Victorian DramaLegal & Social CritiqueCharacter-Driven NarrativeSlow-Burn MysteryRichly DetailedLiterary AdaptationIntertwined LivesClass & InjusticePeriod Immersion

Crew

Directed by:
Ross Devenish
Written by:
Arthur Hopcraft, Charles Dickens
Produced by:
Jonathan Powell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bleak House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bleak House legally?

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Bleak House is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bleak House worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Bleak House have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Bleak House based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Bleak House air?

It ran from 1985 to 1985 and has ended.

What language is Bleak House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bleak House?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bleak House in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bleak House use?

Dying AloneThink Nothing of ItForever WarDecoy TrialAnyone Can DieThe PollyannaParental AbandonmentClear My NameDriven to SuicideVictorian Novel DiseaseMay–December RomanceGentleman Snarkerand 128 more

TV Tropes lists 140 storytelling tropes for Bleak House, including Dying Alone, Think Nothing of It, Forever War.