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The Good Place

2016·Show
50Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.2Metacritic828.3Rotten Tomatoes97%90%
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The Good Place fingerprint

Very funny, big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Faith and meaning, fantasy, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

What the fork?!

Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
Philosophical SitcomAfterlife ComedyMoral Growth ArcWholesome & HeartwarmingClever DialogueExistential CrisisFound FamilyAbsurdist HumorHigh Concept NarrativeEthical Exploration

Crew

Directed by:
Dean Holland, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Morgan Sackett
Written by:
Megan Amram, Jen Statsky, Joe Mande
Produced by:
David Hyman, Joe Mande, Megan Amram

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Good Place

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Good Place legally?

HuluPrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

The Good Place is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Place worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Place rated?

TV-14Strong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How many seasons does The Good Place have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 50 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Place?

Critics90
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see The Good Place much the same way.

When did The Good Place air?

It ran from 2016 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is The Good Place in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Place?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Place in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good Place use?

Secret Test of CharacterPoke the PoodleWants a Prize for Basic DecencySlavery Is a Special Kind of EvilEvil TwinKarmic Reform HellPunch-Clock VillainBears Are Bad NewsSmug Straight EdgeNot So Above It AllGood Behavior PointsAbsent Aliensand 371 more

TV Tropes lists 383 storytelling tropes for The Good Place, including Secret Test of Character, Poke the Poodle, Wants a Prize for Basic Decency.