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Cousin Bette

1971Show1 season5 episodes

ComedyDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cousin Bette episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Poor Relations, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 The House for Pleasure, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 Delilah and Her Handmaid, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 Bitter Harvest, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Family Angel, 8.1

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gareth Davies
Written by
Honoré de Balzac, Ray Lawler
Produced by
Martin Lisemore
Music by
Herbert Chappell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 7, 1971 · September 4, 1971 · Ended

First aired
August 7, 1971
Last aired
September 4, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Cousin Bette worth watching?"

Questions about Cousin Bette

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cousin Bette worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Cousin Bette?

6 h

About 6 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 73 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.

Will Cousin Bette make me laugh?

Light

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

Will I feel good after watching Cousin Bette?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.