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Thirteen

2016Show1 season5 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic735.8Rotten Tomatoes88%70%

A moving, tense drama series about everyday modern life and the mind.

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

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, comfort or awe.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.5

Episodes

7.4

Story

Thirteen years captive. Forever scarred.

A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.

Feels like

  • Psychological Trauma Drama
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Reintegration Struggles
  • Coming-of-Age Delayed
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Emotional Heavy
  • Character Study
  • Realistic Portrayal of Captivity Aftermath
  • Intimate Performance
  • Melancholic Tone

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
China Moo-Young, Vanessa Caswill
Written by
Marnie Dickens
Produced by
Hugh Warren, Joseph Bell
Music by
Jon Opstad

Everyone

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Facts

February 28, 2016 · March 27, 2016 · Ended

First aired
February 28, 2016
Last aired
March 27, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Canada, France
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

The Jailbait Wait, Even Evil Has Standards, Hate Sink +9

  • The Jailbait Wait
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Hate Sink
  • Title by Number
  • Missing Child
  • Bathroom Break-Out
  • Murderers Are Rapists
  • Why Did You Make Me Hit You?
  • A Match Made in Stockholm
  • Dead Body Roommate
  • Child by Rape
  • Womanchild

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Thirteen?"

Questions about Thirteen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thirteen?

PeacockHooplaPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, Thirteen streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Thirteen worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Thirteen okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imageryViolenceSuicide themesStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, violence, suicide themes, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Thirteen?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Is Thirteen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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