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Mourning Becomes Electra

1978 – 1979Show1 season5 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

In a Greek tragedy updated to the 1860s, young New Englanders exact vengeance after the murder of their father.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nick Havinga
Written by
Kenneth Cavander
Produced by
Jac Venza
Music by
Maurice Jarre

Everyone

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Facts

December 6, 1978 · January 3, 1979 · Ended

First aired
December 6, 1978
Last aired
January 3, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Mourning Becomes Electra worth watching?"

Questions about Mourning Becomes Electra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mourning Becomes Electra worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch Mourning Becomes Electra?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Will I feel good after watching Mourning Becomes Electra?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Mourning Becomes Electra plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.