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The Durrells

2016 – 2019Show4 seasons26 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic777.7Rotten Tomatoes94%94%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama series about family and a real life story, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S3E8 "Episode #3.8" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
7.8
7.9
7.9

Story

In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.

Feels like

  • Sun-Drenched British Expat Comedy
  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Biographical Whimsy
  • Idyllic Mediterranean Setting
  • Eccentric Character Study
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Lighthearted Slice-of-Life
  • Found Community Narrative

Cast

24 of 84 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roger Goldby, Steve Barron, Niall MacCormick
Written by
Simon Nye
Produced by
Rebecca Eaton, Lee Morris, Christopher Hall
Music by
Ruth Barrett

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Facts

April 3, 2016 · May 12, 2019 · Ended

First aired
April 3, 2016
Last aired
May 12, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

The Un-Favourite, Animated Credits Opening, Hot for Preacher +9

  • The Un-Favourite
  • Animated Credits Opening
  • Hot for Preacher
  • Evolving Credits
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Adaptational Protagonist
  • Frontier Doctor
  • Anchored Ship
  • Double Meaning Gag
  • Parental Sexuality Squick
  • Scenery Porn
  • Rule of Perception

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Durrells?"

Questions about The Durrells

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Durrells?

PBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, The Durrells streams on PBS, PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Durrells worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77).

Is The Durrells okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Durrells?

20 h

About 20 hours: 26 episodes in 4 seasons of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2019.

Will The Durrells make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Durrells?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.