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Falling Water

2016 – 2018Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic505.8Rotten Tomatoes26%74%

A deeply unsettling, dreamlike drama series about mystery and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E4 "Dröm" 8.0

Episodes

7.4
7.7

Story

The story of three unrelated people, who slowly realize that they are dreaming separate parts of a single common dream.

Feels like

  • Dream Logic Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Surreal Narrative
  • Shared Consciousness
  • Uncanny Atmosphere
  • Complex Plotting
  • Sci-Fi Fantasy Hybrid
  • Atmospheric Tension

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Christoph Schrewe, Jack Bender
Written by
Mac Marshall, Blake Masters, Henry Bromell
Produced by
Phillip Kobylanski, Tom Sellitti, Jr., Terry Gould
Music by
Nick Urata, Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

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Facts

October 13, 2016 · March 10, 2018 · Ended

First aired
October 13, 2016
Last aired
March 10, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

My God, What Have I Done?, Living MacGuffin, Smug Snake +9

  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Living MacGuffin
  • Smug Snake
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Child by Rape
  • Papa Wolf
  • The Watson
  • Named in the Sequel
  • Dream Stealer
  • Slut-Shaming
  • Chekhov's Gun

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Falling Water?"

Questions about Falling Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Falling Water?

The Roku

In the United States, Falling Water is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Falling Water worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Falling Water okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Falling Water?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2018.

Can I half-watch Falling Water?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Is Falling Water plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Falling Water use?

My God, What Have I Done?Living MacGuffinSmug SnakeBittersweet EndingOnly Known by Their NicknameChild by RapePapa WolfThe WatsonNamed in the SequelDream StealerSlut-ShamingChekhov's Gunand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including My God, What Have I Done?, Living MacGuffin, and Smug Snake.