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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

2008Show1 season4 episodesTV-14

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, romantic drama series about history and class and money.

Good for teens · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.7

Episodes

7.5

Story

A thrilling story of seduction, love and betrayal.

The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

Feels like

  • Tragic Victorian Romance
  • Class Struggle Drama
  • Period Piece
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Female Victimhood Narrative
  • Slow-Burning Melodrama
  • Visually Lush Countryside
  • Social Critique
  • Inevitable Doom

Cast

Crew

Directors
David Blair
Produced by
David Snodin
Music by
Rob Lane

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Facts

September 14, 2008 · October 5, 2008 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 2008
Last aired
October 5, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tess of the D'Urbervilles?"

Questions about Tess of the D'Urbervilles

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Where can I stream Tess of the D'Urbervilles?

In the United States, Tess of the D'Urbervilles streams on Britbox, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Tess of the D'Urbervilles?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.