Briarpatch

2020·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic666.2Rotten Tomatoes79%84%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home Free

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Briarpatch fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

It’s hard to find a killer when everyone’s a crook.

Dogged investigator Allegra Dill returns to her border-town Texas home after her sister is murdered. What begins as a search for a killer turns into an all-consuming fight to bring her corrupt hometown to its knees.
Neo-Noir MysteryGritty Crime DramaSmall-Town CorruptionCharacter-Driven InvestigationStylistic CinematographyPsychological ThrillerDarkly HumorousIntriguing PlotTwisted Secrets

Crew

Directed by:
Ana Lily Amirpour, Arkasha Stevenson
Written by:
Brian C. Brown, Andy Greenwald
Produced by:
Rosario Dawson
Composed by:
Giancarlo Vulcano

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Briarpatch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Briarpatch legally?

Fandango at Home Free

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Briarpatch worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Briarpatch rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

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

How many seasons does Briarpatch have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Briarpatch?

Critics73
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Briarpatch much the same way.

When did Briarpatch air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Briarpatch in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Briarpatch?

9AUBRCACLCOFRMXNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Briarpatch in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Briarpatch use?

Bittersweet EndingVictory SexRunning GagVillainous BreakdownWide-Eyed IdealistChekhov's GunThe MoleBlack Eyes of EvilEthical SlutFall GuyIdentifying the BodyBlack-and-Grey Moralityand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Briarpatch, including Bittersweet Ending, Victory Sex, Running Gag.

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