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The Living and the Dead

2016·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-14
80
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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Composition8

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About

What lies beneath should be left beneath.

Somerset 1894. When a pioneering Victorian psychologist brings his vivacious young wife to live on his family's estate, he is confronted by one disturbing case after another. Are these strange events linked merely by coincidence, or is there something more sinister - more supernatural - going on at Shepzoy?
Victorian Gothic HorrorSupernatural MysteryPsychological ThrillerPeriod DramaEerie AtmosphereSlow BurnHaunting DramaRural English SettingAmbiguous Ending

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Living and the Dead

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Where can I stream The Living and the Dead legally?

The Living and the Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse and Tubi TV. 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 The Living and the Dead worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Living and the Dead rated?

TV-14Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How many seasons does The Living and the Dead have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Living and the Dead?

Critics83
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Living and the Dead much the same way.

When did The Living and the Dead air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Living and the Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Living and the Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Living and the Dead in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.