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The Third Day

2020Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling mystery series about the mind and mystery, with standout performances and cinematography.

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

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E1 "Friday - The Father" 7.4

Episodes

7.1

Story

There are things here you cannot escape.

A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Winter" follows Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.

Feels like

  • Psychological Folk Horror
  • Atmospheric & Ominous
  • Mystical Island Setting
  • Trauma and Grief Exploration
  • Cult-like Community Dynamics
  • Ambiguous Reality vs. Delusion
  • Haunting Sound Design
  • Visually Striking Cinematography
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Spiritual Crisis Narrative

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Facts

September 14, 2020 · October 19, 2020 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 2020
Last aired
October 19, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Hillbilly Horrors, Open Heart Dentistry, I Have Your Wife +9

  • Hillbilly Horrors
  • Open Heart Dentistry
  • I Have Your Wife
  • Death Faked for You
  • Imagine Spot
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Arc Number
  • Everyone Is Related
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Consummate Liar
  • Hen Pecked Husband
  • Messianic Archetype

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Third Day?"

Questions about The Third Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Third Day?

In the United States, The Third Day streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 97 other countries.

Is The Third Day worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (63).

How long does it take to watch The Third Day?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Can I half-watch The Third Day?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching The Third Day?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Third Day use?

Hillbilly HorrorsOpen Heart DentistryI Have Your WifeDeath Faked for YouImagine SpotAmbiguous EndingArc NumberEveryone Is RelatedHeroic SacrificeConsummate LiarHen Pecked HusbandMessianic Archetypeand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Hillbilly Horrors, Open Heart Dentistry, and I Have Your Wife.