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Afflicted

2018Show1 season7 episodesTV-MA

DocumentaryMystery
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

A deeply moving, melancholic documentary series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for binge-friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E1 "Chapter 1: Toxic World" 4.5

Episodes

3.7

Story

Baffling symptoms. Controversial diagnoses. Costly treatments. Seven people with chronic illnesses search for answers -- and relief.

Feels like

  • Medical Documentary
  • Chronic Illness
  • Patient Journeys
  • Healthcare System Critique
  • Unexplained Symptoms
  • Psychological Toll
  • Investigative & Ambiguous
  • Empathy-Inducing
  • Thought-Provoking

Facts

August 10, 2018 · August 10, 2018 · Ended

First aired
August 10, 2018
Last aired
August 10, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Mystery, Reality, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Afflicted?"

Questions about Afflicted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Afflicted?

Netflix

In the United States, Afflicted streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Afflicted worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.2).

How long does it take to watch Afflicted?

5 h

About 5 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Afflicted?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Afflicted 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.