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The Name of the Rose

2019·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Northern Italy, 1327. The Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young apprentice Adso of Melk reach an isolated Benedictine abbey on the Alps to aid in a dispute between the Franciscan Order and the Avignon papacy. Upon arrival at the abbey, the two find themselves involved in a chain of mysterious deaths.
Medieval MysteryPhilosophical ThrillerReligious IntrigueDark & GrittyCrime InvestigationIntellectual DramaAtmosphericMoral DilemmasHistorical Adaptation

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Where can I stream The Name of the Rose legally?

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Is The Name of the Rose worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Name of the Rose rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Name of the Rose have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 52 minutes each.

Is The Name of the Rose based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Name of the Rose?

Critics53
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate The Name of the Rose higher (65) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Name of the Rose air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The Name of the Rose in?

ItalianOccitanSpanishEnglishFrenchLatin

It was made in Italian, with some Occitan, Spanish, English, French, Latin. Produced in Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Name of the Rose?

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