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The End of the F***ing World

2017 – 2019Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic777.9Rotten Tomatoes94%92%

A profoundly sad, romantic comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S2E7 "Episode #2.7" 8.9

Episodes

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Darkly Comedic Road Trip
  • Tragic Teen Romance
  • British Indie Aesthetic
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Melancholic & Raw
  • Unlikely Duo Dynamic
  • Musically Driven Narrative
  • Coming-of-Age Angst
  • Stylistic Direction

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jonathan Entwistle, Destiny Ekaragha, Lucy Tcherniak
Written by
Charlie Covell
Produced by
Kate Ogborn, Jenny Frayn
Music by
Graham Coxon

Everyone

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Facts

October 24, 2017 · November 7, 2019 · Ended

First aired
October 24, 2017
Last aired
November 7, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Cluster F-Bomb, Serial Rapist, Alcoholic Parent +9

  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Serial Rapist
  • Alcoholic Parent
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • Parental Neglect
  • Ambiguously Evil
  • Brick Joke
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Attempted Rape
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Single-Target Sexuality
  • Hotter and Sexier

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The End of the F***ing World?"

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?

Netflix

In the United States, The End of the F***ing World streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

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

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77).

Will The End of the F***ing World make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The End of the F***ing World good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Cluster F-Bomb, Serial Rapist, and Alcoholic Parent.