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The Little Drummer Girl

2018Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes95%79%

A gripping, intricate drama series about politics and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 7.8

Episodes

7.5

Story

Seduction. Manipulation. Betrayal. Never trust a spy.

Brilliant young actress Charlie strikes up an acquaintance with an intriguing stranger while on holiday in Greece, but it rapidly becomes apparent that his intentions are far from romantic.

Feels like

  • Espionage Thriller
  • Political Intrigue
  • Psychological Drama
  • Cold War Era
  • Character-Driven Spy Story
  • Moral Conundrum
  • Deception & Betrayal
  • Sophisticated Narrative
  • Visually Evocative

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Park Chan-wook
Written by
John le Carré, Michael Lesslie, Claire Wilson
Produced by
Laura Hastings-Smith
Music by
Cho Young-wuk

Everyone

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Facts

October 28, 2018 · December 2, 2018 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 2018
Last aired
December 2, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Pretty Little Headshots, Icy Blue Eyes, Retired Badass +9

  • Pretty Little Headshots
  • Icy Blue Eyes
  • Retired Badass
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Prefers Going Barefoot
  • Three-Way Sex
  • Make It Look Like an Accident
  • The Lad-ette
  • I Did What I Had to Do
  • Oh, Crap!
  • No Sense of Humor
  • Avengers Assemble

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Little Drummer Girl?"

Questions about The Little Drummer Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Little Drummer Girl?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Little Drummer Girl from Google Play Movies. It streams in 15 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Little Drummer Girl worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Can I half-watch The Little Drummer Girl?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is The Little Drummer Girl good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Little Drummer Girl use?

Pretty Little HeadshotsIcy Blue EyesRetired BadassBittersweet EndingPrefers Going BarefootThree-Way SexMake It Look Like an AccidentThe Lad-etteI Did What I Had to DoOh, Crap!No Sense of HumorAvengers Assembleand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Pretty Little Headshots, Icy Blue Eyes, and Retired Badass.