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Hap and Leonard

2016·Show
18Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
80
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Crime and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

A darkly comic swamp noir story of two best friends set in the late 1980s. Based on the novels by Joe R. Lansdale, the series follows Hap Collins, an East Texas white boy with a weakness for Southern women, and Leonard Pine, a gay, black Vietnam vet with a hot temper.
Southern Neo-NoirDarkly HumorousGritty Buddy DramaEccentric CharactersCrime ThrillerSocially IncisiveDialogue-DrivenCult Classic PotentialLate 80s Vibe

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Where can I stream Hap and Leonard legally?

Hap and Leonard is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Hap and Leonard worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hap and Leonard rated?

TV-MAStrong languageViolenceSexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Hap and Leonard have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 18 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Is Hap and Leonard based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hap and Leonard?

Critics85
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Hap and Leonard much the same way.

When did Hap and Leonard air?

It ran from 2016 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Hap and Leonard in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hap and Leonard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hap and Leonard in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hap and Leonard use?

Four Eyes, Zero SoulN-Word PrivilegesChronic Backstabbing DisorderNot Quite DeadNeck SnapShoot the DogGlad-to-Be-Alive SexCruel Twist EndingFingoreVitriolic Best BudsSecret-KeeperTrademark Favorite Foodand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Hap and Leonard, including Four Eyes, Zero Soul, N-Word Privileges, Chronic Backstabbing Disorder.