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Tell Me How It Happened

2007 – 2023Show8 seasons156 episodes

DramaFamily
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

A nostalgic, melancholic family series about history and family, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 156 episodes · best: S6E2 "Episode #6.2" 9.2

Episodes

8.4
8.4
8.5
8.5
7.6
8.3

Story

Television drama series which has been broadcast on RTP1 of Rádio e Televisão de Portugal from 2007 to 2011 and since 2019. It recounts the experiences of a middle-class family, the Lopes (Portuguese: Os Lopes), during the last years of the Estado Novo. In February 2019, RTP announced that the series, after eight years shelved, would be renewed, with the storyline moving firmly into the 1980s. The first episode of the sixth season was broadcast on 7 December 2019 with the Lopes entering 1984.

Feels like

  • Portuguese Historical Drama
  • Estado Novo Era
  • Family Saga
  • Social Realism
  • Nostalgic Melancholy
  • Political Commentary
  • Cultural Identity
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Generational Conflict
  • RTP Classic

Cast

24 of 119 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paulo Brito, Hugo Xavier

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 22, 2007 · September 16, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 22, 2007
Last aired
September 16, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 156 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Tell Me How It Happened?"

Questions about Tell Me How It Happened

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tell Me How It Happened?

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

Is Tell Me How It Happened worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.7).

Which season of Tell Me How It Happened is best?

Seasons 3 and 6, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Episode #6.2 (season 6, episode 2) at 9.2, and the lowest is Episode #7.16 (season 7, episode 16) at 7.0.

Is Tell Me How It Happened okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Tell Me How It Happened?

130 h

About 130 hours: 156 episodes in 8 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2023.

Is Tell Me How It Happened plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Tell Me How It Happened good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.