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Homecoming

2018 – 2020Show2 seasons17 episodesTV-MA

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes79%65%

A tense, bleak drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and editing.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S1E8 "Protocol" 8.4

Episodes

7.7
7.4

Story

Heidi Bergman is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, living with her mother and working as a waitress, when a Department of Defense auditor questions why she left the Homecoming facility. Heidi quickly realizes that there's a whole other story behind the story she's been telling herself.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • PTSD Exploration
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Military Ethics
  • Corporate Espionage
  • Visually Fragmented
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Modern War Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 86 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Sam Esmail
Produced by
Marc Bienstock, John G. Lenic
Music by
Emile Mosseri

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 2018 · May 22, 2020 · Ended

First aired
November 1, 2018
Last aired
May 22, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Shut Up, Hannibal!, Corporate Conspiracy, Ridiculous Future Inflation +9

  • Shut Up, Hannibal!
  • Corporate Conspiracy
  • Ridiculous Future Inflation
  • Spot the Imposter
  • Privately Owned Society
  • Wham Line
  • Crapsaccharine World
  • Love-Interest Traitor
  • Artistic License – Pharmacology
  • Artifact Title
  • Benevolent Conspiracy
  • Aspect Ratio Switch

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Homecoming?"

Questions about Homecoming

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Homecoming?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Homecoming streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Homecoming worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 75).

How long does it take to watch Homecoming?

9 h

About 9 hours: 17 episodes in 2 seasons of about 32 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Can I half-watch Homecoming?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Homecoming?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Homecoming use?

Shut Up, Hannibal!Corporate ConspiracyRidiculous Future InflationSpot the ImposterPrivately Owned SocietyWham LineCrapsaccharine WorldLove-Interest TraitorArtistic License – PharmacologyArtifact TitleBenevolent ConspiracyAspect Ratio Switchand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Shut Up, Hannibal!, Corporate Conspiracy, and Ridiculous Future Inflation.