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The Innocents

2018Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic705.6Rotten Tomatoes86%75%

A deeply romantic, tense drama series about growing up and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E7 "Will You Take Me Too?" 7.3

Episodes

6.9

Story

When a teenage couple runs away to be together, the extraordinary gift they possess unleashes powerful forces intent on dividing them forever.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Teen Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Forbidden Love
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Stoner Sci-Fi Vibes
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Visually Striking
  • Tragic Undercurrent
  • Netflix Original Hit

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Farren Blackburn, Jamie Donoughue
Music by
Carly Paradis

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 2018 · August 24, 2018 · Ended

First aired
August 24, 2018
Last aired
August 24, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Body Surf, The Backwards Я, Blessed with Suck +7

  • Body Surf
  • The Backwards Я
  • Blessed with Suck
  • Downer Ending
  • Emotional Powers
  • Involuntary Shapeshifter
  • The Mirror Shows Your True Self
  • Missing Mom
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Replacement Goldfish

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Innocents?"

Questions about The Innocents

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Innocents?

Netflix

In the United States, The Innocents streams on Netflix. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is The Innocents worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (65).

How long does it take to watch The Innocents?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 52 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Is The Innocents good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.