Back fingerprintFunny, strong craft, light on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
Plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit
Everyday modern life, family, and society
Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Functional look and sound
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about family.
Plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit
Expect plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, family, and society
Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, family, and society. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Back is included with a subscription to Philo and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
Not quite. Critics rate Back higher (91) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It ran from 2017 to 2021 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Back in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Back, including Amicable Exes, Butt-Monkey, The Charmer.
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