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Servant

2019 – 2023Show4 seasons40 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic707.1Rotten Tomatoes90%78%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling drama series about the mind and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S4E9 "Awake" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
7.4
7.7
7.5

Story

Doubt what you believe.

A Philadelphia couple are in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror Thriller
  • Grief and Trauma
  • Domestic Uncanny Valley
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • M. Night Shyamalan Signature Style
  • Emotional Descent
  • Supernatural Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 91 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ishana Night Shyamalan, M. Night Shyamalan, Nimród Antal
Written by
Tony Basgallop, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Nina Braddock
Produced by
Henry Chaisson, Larissa E. Michel
Music by
Trevor Gureckis

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Facts

November 28, 2019 · March 16, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 28, 2019
Last aired
March 16, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

I Need a Freaking Drink, Abusive Parents, Creepy Uncle +9

  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Abusive Parents
  • Creepy Uncle
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Stepford Smiler
  • Food Porn
  • The Reveal
  • The Alcoholic
  • Big Fancy House
  • Jerkass with a Heart of Gold
  • Death of a Child
  • Mental Health Recovery Arc

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Servant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Servant?

Apple TV

In the United States, Servant streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Servant worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 70).

Will I feel good after watching Servant?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Servant scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Servant use?

I Need a Freaking DrinkAbusive ParentsCreepy UncleDouble-Meaning TitleStepford SmilerFood PornThe RevealThe AlcoholicBig Fancy HouseJerkass with a Heart of GoldDeath of a ChildMental Health Recovery Arcand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including I Need a Freaking Drink, Abusive Parents, and Creepy Uncle.