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Paula

2017Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for binge-friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.3

Episodes

7.1

Story

A chemistry teacher's life is turned upside down after a one-night stand with James. They become locked in a dance of destruction. Only one can survive.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Dark Contemporary Drama
  • Obsessive Relationship
  • Toxic Dynamics
  • Intense Character Study
  • Slow Burn Suspense
  • Bleak & Unsettling
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Destructive spiral

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Holmes
Written by
Conor McPherson

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Facts

May 25, 2017 · June 8, 2017 · Ended

First aired
May 25, 2017
Last aired
June 8, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Paula?"

Questions about Paula

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paula?

PrimeHoopla

In the United States, Paula streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Paula worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

How long does it take to watch Paula?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching Paula?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Paula plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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