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Doctor Foster

2015 – nowShow3 seasons15 episodes

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–7.2Rotten Tomatoes86%75%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S1E5 "Episode #1.5" 8.7

Episodes

8.1
7.4

Story

Can you ever really know someone?

A woman suspects her husband of having an affair. After following several lines of enquiries far more unravels including a streak of violence below the surface.

Feels like

  • Intense Marital Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Infidelity & Betrayal
  • Unraveling Secrets
  • Character-Driven Conflict
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Revenge Plot
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • Dark & Gritty

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Vaughan

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Facts

September 9, 2015 · October 3, 2017 · Still running

First aired
September 9, 2015
Latest episode
October 3, 2017
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 15 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Turkey, The Mistress, Affair Hair +9

  • Turkey
  • The Mistress
  • Affair Hair
  • Korea
  • Took a Level in Jerkass
  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
  • Mendua
  • Sherlock Scan
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Brainy Brunette
  • Blame the Paramour
  • Awful Truth

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Doctor Foster?"

Questions about Doctor Foster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctor Foster?

BritboxHooplaBritBox

In the United States, Doctor Foster streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Doctor Foster worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (74).

How long does it take to watch Doctor Foster?

14 h

About 14 hours: 15 episodes in 3 seasons of about 54 minutes each since 2015, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Doctor Foster?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Doctor Foster good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Doctor Foster use?

TurkeyThe MistressAffair HairKoreaTook a Level in JerkassNice Job Fixing It, Villain!MenduaSherlock ScanHeroic BSoDBrainy BrunetteBlame the ParamourAwful Truthand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Turkey, The Mistress, and Affair Hair.