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The Restaurant

2017 – 2021Show4 seasons32 episodesTV-PG

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A nostalgic, romantic drama series about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S2E10 "Begravningen" 8.4

Episodes

7.7
8.0
7.2
7.8

Story

Monday May 7, 1945 – the Second World War finally comes to an end and a new, brighter future beckons. In the midst of central Stockholm celebrations, two strangers come together with a quick kiss, parting company immediately after. Upper-class girl Nina and kitchen hand Calle don’t yet know that their brief encounter will come to have tumultuous consequences.

Feels like

  • Swedish Period Drama
  • Post-WWII Society
  • Class Conflict Romance
  • Ensemble Cast Character Study
  • Historical Realism
  • Melancholic Hope
  • Social Hierarchy Critique
  • Intergenerational Saga
  • Atmospheric Stockholm Setting

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Harald Hamrell, Måns Herngren, Molly Hartleb
Written by
Ulf Kvensler, Cilla Jackert, Malin Nevander
Produced by
Susann Billberg-Rydholm
Music by
Adam Nordén

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Facts

October 2, 2017 · January 2, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2017
Last aired
January 2, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
Danish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Restaurant?"

Questions about The Restaurant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Restaurant?

PhiloSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Restaurant streams on Philo and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Restaurant worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of The Restaurant is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Begravningen (season 2, episode 10) at 8.4, and the lowest is VIP (season 3, episode 2) at 6.6.

Is The Restaurant okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Restaurant?

32 h

About 32 hours: 32 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2021.

Is The Restaurant good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is The Restaurant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.