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Lady Dynamite

2016 – 2017Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic856.5Rotten Tomatoes97%80%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic856.5Rotten Tomatoes97%80%

Summary

A single-camera half-hour comedy based on what Maria Bamford has accepted to be "her life." It's the sometimes surreal story of a woman who loses — and then finds — her s**t.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Drop-in friendly

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Lady Dynamite episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Bisexual Because of Meth, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 White Trash, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 Jack and Diane, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 I Love You, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Loaf Coach, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 Josue, 7.6
  8. S1 E8 A Vaginismus Miracle, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 No Friend Left Behind, 7.6
  10. S1 E10 Knife Feelings, 8.1
  11. S1 E11 Mein Ramp, 8.0
  12. S1 E12 Enter Super Grisham, 8.2
  1. S2 E1 Wet Raccoon, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Hypnopup, 7.9
  3. S2 E3 Goof Around Gang, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Fridge Over Troubled Daughter, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Souplutions, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 Apache Justice, 7.2
  7. S2 E7 Kids Have to Dance, 7.5
  8. S2 E8 Little Manila, 7.5

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Hallie Cantor

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Facts

May 20, 2016 · November 10, 2017 · Ended

First aired
May 20, 2016
Last aired
November 10, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, The Dog Was the Mastermind, Crowd Chant +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lady Dynamite?"

Questions about Lady Dynamite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lady Dynamite?

Netflix

In the United States, Lady Dynamite streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Lady Dynamite worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (73).

How long does it take to watch Lady Dynamite?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Will Lady Dynamite make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Lady Dynamite?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for non-linear narrative.

What tropes does Lady Dynamite use?

ForeshadowingThe Dog Was the MastermindCrowd ChantOnce More, with ClarityMinnesota NiceLeno DeviceTalking AnimalCross-Cast RoleReal-Person CameoMoral SociopathyLight Feminine and Dark FeminineColour-Coded for Your Convenienceand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, The Dog Was the Mastermind, and Crowd Chant.