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Black Monday

2019·Show
30Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.4Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes69%78%
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Where to watch

Netflix

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Black Monday fingerprint

Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Class and money, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Travel back to October 19, 1987 – aka Black Monday, the worst stock market crash in Wall Street history – this is the story of how a group of outsiders took on the blue-blood, old-boys club of Wall Street and ended up crashing the world’s largest financial system, a Lamborghini limousine, Don Henley's birthday party and the glass ceiling.
Wall Street Satire1980s ExcessDark Comedy DramaFinancial AbsurdityEnsemble Cast DynamicNostalgic Period PieceSharp DialogueCapitalist CritiqueHigh-Energy PacingCultural Zeitgeist

Crew

Directed by:
Payman Benz, Tiffany Johnson, Nzingha Stewart
Written by:
Janelle James, Yassir Lester, Matthew Libman
Produced by:
Regina Hall, Andrew Rannells, Ian Durney
Composed by:
Kris Bowers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Black Monday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Monday legally?

Netflix

Black Monday is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Monday worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Monday rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentDrug useViolence

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, drug use, and violence.

How many seasons does Black Monday have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 30 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Monday?

Critics63
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Black Monday higher (76) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Black Monday air?

It ran from 2019 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Black Monday in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Black Monday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Monday in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Monday use?

Awesome, but ImpracticalConspicuous ConsumptionCreepy TwinsDidn't Think This ThroughDoorstop BabyThe '80sHidden Disdain RevealForegone ConclusionIt Will Never Catch OnInstantly Proven WrongRetrauxEvery Episode Ending

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Black Monday, including Awesome, but Impractical, Conspicuous Consumption, Creepy Twins.