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The Split

2018 – 2022Show3 seasons18 episodesTV-MA

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic727.2Rotten Tomatoes75%91%

A moving, tense drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S3E6 "Episode #3.6" 8.2

Episodes

7.7
7.8
8.0
7.2

Story

The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.

Feels like

  • British Legal Drama
  • Complex Family Secrets
  • Female-Led Ensemble
  • Emotional Turbulence
  • Divorce Law Focus
  • Generational Trauma
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Muted Tones
  • Psychological Depth
  • Reputable Acting Showcase

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jessica Hobbs, Dee Koppang O'Leary, Abi Morgan
Written by
Abi Morgan, Matt Jones
Produced by
Sumrah Mohammed

Everyone

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Facts

April 24, 2018 · May 9, 2022 · Ended

First aired
April 24, 2018
Last aired
May 9, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
26 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Split?"

Questions about The Split

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Split?

HuluKanopy

In the United States, The Split streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Split worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of The Split is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Episode #3.6 (season 3, episode 6) at 8.2, and the lowest is Barcelona: Part 2 (season 4, episode 2) at 7.1.

Is The Split okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Split?

17 h

About 17 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2022.

Is The Split plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.