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Golden Life

2015 – 2018Show3 seasons24 episodes

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

A nerve-racking, bleak crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S2E5 "A képesség nem garancia az eredményességre" 9.5

Episodes

8.4
8.6
8.1

Story

Shamed by his father's dying words, con man Attila Miklosi tries to go straight but eventually succumbs to pressure from his demanding wife Janka and his boss, Endre Hollos, and returns to his life of crime. When his son tries to follow him into the criminal underworld, Attila questions if he will be able to shield the boy.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Hungarian TV Series
  • Family Saga
  • Moral Corruption
  • Psychological Depth
  • Slow-Burn Thriller
  • Social Realism
  • Consequences of Crime
  • Intense Character Study

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Zsombor Dyga, Áron Mátyássy
Written by
Balázs Lengyel, Virág Zomborácz, István Tasnádi

Everyone

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Facts

November 8, 2015 · December 2, 2018 · Ended

First aired
November 8, 2015
Last aired
December 2, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Golden Life?"

Questions about Golden Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Golden Life?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Golden Life worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.7).

Which season of Golden Life is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is A képesség nem garancia az eredményességre (season 2, episode 5) at 9.5, and the lowest is Karma (season 3, episode 8) at 7.6.

How long does it take to watch Golden Life?

23 h

About 23 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Golden Life?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Golden Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Golden Life in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.