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Santa Clarita Diet

2017 – 2019Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

ComedyMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic667.6Rotten Tomatoes89%93%

A romantic, violent comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S2E10 "Halibut!" 9.0

Episodes

7.8
8.3
8.2

Story

‘Til death?

They're ordinary husband and wife realtors until she undergoes a dramatic change that sends them down a road of death and destruction. In a good way.

Feels like

  • Zombie Suburban Satire
  • Dark Comedy of Errors
  • Unconventional Family Bond
  • Gore Meets Sitcom
  • Sharp Dialogue & Chemistry
  • Absurd Domestic Chaos
  • Cringe Humor Masterpiece
  • Heartwarming Despite Horror
  • Binge-Worthy Pacing
  • Subversive Genre Blend

Cast

24 of 68 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Marc Buckland, Ken Kwapis, Steve Pink
Written by
Victor Fresco, Simon Ganz, Aaron Brownstein
Produced by
Nancy Juvonen, Ben Smith, Jimmy Simons
Music by
John Debney, Josh Debney

Everyone

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Facts

February 3, 2017 · March 29, 2019 · Ended

First aired
February 3, 2017
Last aired
March 29, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Irony, Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Fingore +9

  • Irony
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Fingore
  • Not Quite Dead
  • Those Wacky Nazis
  • Dirty Cop
  • Foil
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Scary Black Man
  • Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male
  • Undercover as Lovers

12 of 101 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Santa Clarita Diet?"

Questions about Santa Clarita Diet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Santa Clarita Diet?

Netflix

In the United States, Santa Clarita Diet streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Santa Clarita Diet worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 66).

Does Santa Clarita Diet get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 2 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Halibut! (season 2, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is So Then a Bat or A Monkey (season 1, episode 1) at 7.4.

Will Santa Clarita Diet make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Is Santa Clarita Diet good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Santa Clarita Diet use?

IronyVomit Indiscretion ShotFingoreNot Quite DeadThose Wacky NazisDirty CopFoilCassandra TruthComically Missing the PointScary Black ManDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleUndercover as Loversand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Irony, Vomit Indiscretion Shot, and Fingore.