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The End of the F***ing World

2017·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
84
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

Some love stories begin at the end.

James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.
Darkly Comedic Road TripTragic Teen RomanceBritish Indie AestheticPsychological Character StudyMelancholic & RawUnlikely Duo DynamicMusically Driven NarrativeComing-of-Age AngstStylistic Direction

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The End of the F***ing World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The End of the F***ing World legally?

The End of the F***ing World is included with a subscription to Netflix 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.

Is The End of the F***ing World worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The End of the F***ing World rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does The End of the F***ing World have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 21 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The End of the F***ing World?

Critics86
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The End of the F***ing World much the same way.

When did The End of the F***ing World air?

It ran from 2017 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The End of the F***ing World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The End of the F***ing World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The End of the F***ing World in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The End of the F***ing World use?

Cluster F-BombSerial RapistAlcoholic ParentMistaken for GayParental NeglectAmbiguously EvilBrick JokeAdaptation Name ChangeAttempted RapeWhat You Are in the DarkSingle-Target SexualityHotter and Sexierand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 storytelling tropes for The End of the F***ing World, including Cluster F-Bomb, Serial Rapist, Alcoholic Parent.