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The Time Traveler's Wife

2022Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic458.0Rotten Tomatoes36%84%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama series about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.4

Episodes

8.2

Story

Every moment matters.

The intricate and magical love story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem… time travel.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Romance
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Time Travel Drama
  • Emotional & Heartbreaking
  • Magical Realism
  • Marriage Dynamics
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Nutter
Written by
Audrey Niffenegger
Produced by
Patty Willett, Sarah Rath
Music by
Blake Neely

Everyone

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Facts

May 15, 2022 · June 19, 2022 · Ended

First aired
May 15, 2022
Last aired
June 19, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Covering Up Your Gray, Fiery Redhead, Have We Met Yet? +9

  • Covering Up Your Gray
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Have We Met Yet?
  • Jerkass
  • Married in the Future
  • Other Me Annoys Me
  • Screw Yourself
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Stable Time Loop
  • The Tape Knew You Would Say That
  • Your Days Are Numbered
  • Time Travel for Fun and Profit

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Time Traveler's Wife?"

Questions about The Time Traveler's Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Time Traveler's Wife?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Time Traveler's Wife from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Time Traveler's Wife worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is The Time Traveler's Wife good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Time Traveler's Wife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.