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EastSiders

2012 – 2019Show4 seasons27 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–35%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 27 episodes · best: S4E6 "Always Upwards" 8.2

Episodes

6.8
7.5
7.3
7.6

Story

Sex, lies and Silver Lake.

What happens after the world ends? This show explores the aftermath of infidelity on a gay couple in Silver Lake, CA.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Intimate Gay Romance Drama
  • Psychological Realism
  • Consequences of Infidelity
  • Silver Lake Aesthetic
  • Emotional Rawness
  • Character-Driven Storytelling
  • Modern Relationship Dynamics
  • Bittersweet Melancholy

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kit Williamson
Written by
Kit Williamson
Produced by
Jonathan Stahl, Christina J Dodson, Kristyne Elizabeth Fetsic

Everyone

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Facts

December 14, 2012 · December 1, 2019 · Ended

First aired
December 14, 2012
Last aired
December 1, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream EastSiders?"

Questions about EastSiders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream EastSiders?

Netflix

In the United States, EastSiders streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is EastSiders worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.9).

Does EastSiders get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.8, and season 4 peaks at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Always Upwards (season 4, episode 6) at 8.2, and the lowest is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch EastSiders?

12 h

About 12 hours: 27 episodes in 4 seasons of about 26 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2019.

Will EastSiders make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is EastSiders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.