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The Unicorn

2019 – 2021Show2 seasons31 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic655.4Rotten Tomatoes85%71%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 31 episodes · best: S1E18 "No Matter What the Future Brings" 7.9

Episodes

7.5
7.1

Story

A new comedy about starting over.

A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.

Feels like

  • Sitcom
  • Family Comedy
  • Grief & Recovery
  • Dating Life
  • Heartwarming
  • Contemporary
  • Relatable Characters
  • Support System
  • Optimistic
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Hamburg, Matt Sohn, Dean Holland
Written by
Eden Dranger, Bill Martin, Jason Belleville

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 16, 2019 · March 18, 2021 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2019
Last aired
March 18, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 31 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Food as Bribe, Pretty Fly for a White Guy, Intoxication Ensues +6

  • Food as Bribe
  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • Intoxication Ensues
  • My Sister Is Off-Limits
  • Parent with New Paramour
  • Title Drop
  • Happily Married
  • Bumbling Dad
  • Clueless Chick-Magnet

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Unicorn?"

Questions about The Unicorn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Unicorn?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Unicorn from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Unicorn worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 65).

Is The Unicorn okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Unicorn?

12 h

About 12 hours: 31 episodes in 2 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2021.

Will The Unicorn make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Unicorn?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.