Sharp Objects fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Profoundly sad and deeply moving
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, everyday modern life, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Sharp Objects is nerve-racking and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Profoundly sad and deeply moving
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's profoundly sad and deeply moving. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
The mind, everyday modern life, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
The direction, performances, and characters stand out.
Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, sound design, and editing stand out.
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Sharp Objects is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.
1 season
It has 1 season with 8 episodes.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Sharp Objects much the same way.
It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.
+97GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sharp Objects in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Sharp Objects, including Abusive Parents, Ascended Extra, Parental Favoritism.
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