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The A Word

2016 – 2020Show3 seasons18 episodesTV-14

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic767.5Rotten Tomatoes89%94%

A wholesome, moving drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S3E6 "Episode #3.6" 8.3

Episodes

8.0
7.9
7.7

Story

The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Autism Awareness
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Communication Challenges
  • Emotional Journey
  • Heartwarming & Touching
  • British Drama
  • Slice of Life

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Susan Tully, Fergus O'Brien, Peter Cattaneo
Written by
Peter Bowker
Produced by
Marcus Wilson

Everyone

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

Facts

March 22, 2016 · June 9, 2020 · Ended

First aired
March 22, 2016
Last aired
June 9, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Nice Guy, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Henpecked Husband +9

  • Nice Guy
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Suddenly Shouting
  • It's All About Me
  • Missing Child
  • The Reason You Suck
  • Jerkass
  • Foreshadowing
  • Never My Fault
  • Break the Cutie
  • Control Freak

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The A Word?"

Questions about The A Word

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The A Word?

It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The A Word worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76).

Is The A Word okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The A Word?

18 h

About 18 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2020.

Is The A Word plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The A Word?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The A Word use?

Nice GuyJerk with a Heart of GoldHenpecked HusbandSuddenly ShoutingIt's All About MeMissing ChildThe Reason You SuckJerkassForeshadowingNever My FaultBreak the CutieControl Freakand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Nice Guy, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Henpecked Husband.