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Trauma

2018·Show
3Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes100%10%
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Where to watch

BritboxBritBoxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

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Trauma fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A three-part drama set in the trauma unit of a London hospital, a grieving father blames a high-achieving trauma consultant for the death of his teenage son.
Medical DramaPsychological ThrillerGrief & BlameIntense Character StudyContemporary LondonHospital SettingEmotional ConflictSlow-Burn NarrativeMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Marc Evans
Written by:
Mike Bartlett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Trauma

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Where can I stream Trauma legally?

BritboxBritBoxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Trauma is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. 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 Trauma worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trauma rated?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Trauma have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trauma?

Critics100
Audiences35

Not quite. Critics rate Trauma higher (100) than audiences (35). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Trauma air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Trauma in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Trauma?

7AUCAFRGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trauma in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trauma use?

Really Gets AroundWhat Happened to the Mouse?Naïve NewcomerDrives Like CrazyDeath SeekerSacrificial LambSleep CuteStraight Gay

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Trauma, including Really Gets Around, What Happened to the Mouse?, Naïve Newcomer.