Name: Being Serena
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Serena Williams

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1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E4 "Change" 7.2

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The chronicles of tennis icon Serena Williams at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life

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Directors: Noah Lerner
Music by: Miles Hankins

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May 2, 2018 · May 30, 2018 · Ended

First aired: May 2, 2018
Last aired: May 30, 2018
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 5 episodes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 2 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Being Serena?"

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Where can I stream Being Serena?

HBO Max

In the United States, Being Serena streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Being Serena worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 68).

Is Being Serena okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Being Serena?

3 h

About 3 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Being Serena?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Being Serena plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.