Tarantula

2017·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–83%

Where to watch

TBSSpectrum On Demand

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Wholesome4
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Set at the Tierra Chula Resident Hotel, Tarantula centers on Echo Johnson, a respected but uncertified tattoo artist. Echo’s poetic ramblings tell tales of misadventures with the other residents as they partake in party crashing, dumpster diving and other socially dubious acts of mischief.
Quirky ComedySlice-of-LifeCharacter-DrivenOffbeat HumorUrban AnecdotesPoetic NarrationEnsemble CastSocially AwkwardIndie Spirit

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tarantula

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Where can I stream Tarantula legally?

TBSSpectrum On Demand

Tarantula is included with a subscription to TBS in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tarantula worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tarantula rated?

TV-MAStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Tarantula have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

When did Tarantula air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Tarantula in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Tarantula use?

Wretched HiveGiftedly BadBunny-Ears LawyerLove at First SightDark and Troubled PastCool CarMushroom SambaGrief-Induced SplitTeam MomComfort FoodAll Bikers Are Hells AngelsDrowning My Sorrowsand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Tarantula, including Wretched Hive, Giftedly Bad, Bunny-Ears Lawyer.

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