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Atlanta

2016 – 2022Show4 seasons41 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic928.3Rotten Tomatoes98%85%

A deeply unsettling, open-ended comedy series about society and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

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

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Episodes

4 seasons · 41 episodes · best: S2E6 "Teddy Perkins" 9.7

Episodes

8.4
8.8
8.1
8.6

Story

A side of the city you've never seen.

Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.

Feels like

  • Surreal Hip-Hop Satire
  • Absurdist Social Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Meta-Fictional Narrative
  • Class and Race Critique
  • Dream Logic Storytelling
  • Dark Comedy
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Existential Dread
  • Music Industry Deconstruction

Cast

24 of 132 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiro Murai, Donald Glover, Angela Barnes
Written by
Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Ibra Ake
Produced by
Hiro Murai, Alex Orr, Stefani Robinson
Music by
Ludwig Göransson, David Wingo

Everyone

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Facts

September 6, 2016 · November 10, 2022 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 2016
Last aired
November 10, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 41 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

No Such Thing as Bad Publicity, Intimidating White Presence, Breather Episode +9

  • No Such Thing as Bad Publicity
  • Intimidating White Presence
  • Breather Episode
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Standalone Episode
  • Amicable Exes
  • Purgatory and Limbo
  • N-Word Privileges
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Blackface
  • Shoot the Dog

12 of 124 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Atlanta?"

Questions about Atlanta

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Atlanta?

Hulu

In the United States, Atlanta streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 89 other countries.

Is Atlanta worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Which season of Atlanta is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Teddy Perkins (season 2, episode 6) at 9.7, and the lowest is Tarrare (season 3, episode 10) at 7.2.

Will Atlanta make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Atlanta?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for complexity.

What tropes does Atlanta use?

No Such Thing as Bad PublicityIntimidating White PresenceBreather EpisodeThe Dog Bites BackMood WhiplashStandalone EpisodeAmicable ExesPurgatory and LimboN-Word PrivilegesBe Careful What You Wish ForBlackfaceShoot the Dogand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 tropes for it, including No Such Thing as Bad Publicity, Intimidating White Presence, and Breather Episode.