Marcella

2016·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic656.2Rotten Tomatoes70%53%

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

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
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Detective. Witness. Suspect.

Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.
British Crime DramaPsychological ThrillerDetective ProceduralComplex Character StudyDark & GrittyEmotional TurmoilNon-Linear NarrativeUrban NoirIntense StorytellingSuspenseful Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Charles Martin, Ashley Pearce, Jonathan Teplitzky
Written by:
Hans Rosenfeldt, Nicola Larder, Tim Loane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Marcella

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Where can I stream Marcella legally?

NetflixHoopla

Marcella is included with a subscription to Netflix 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 Marcella worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marcella rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Marcella have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Marcella?

Critics68
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Marcella much the same way.

When did Marcella air?

It ran from 2016 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Marcella in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Marcella?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marcella in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Marcella use?

Insane Equals ViolentNo Celebrities Were HarmedAlone with the PsychoCop KillerPredatory ProstituteEvil CounterpartImpersonating an Officer"Eureka!" MomentAwful TruthFaking the DeadPronouncing My Name for YouSerial Killerand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Marcella, including Insane Equals Violent, No Celebrities Were Harmed, Alone with the Psycho.

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