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Modern Love

2019 – 2021Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic657.0Rotten Tomatoes69%65%

A deeply romantic, moving comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E1 "When the Doorman Is Your Main Man" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
7.0

Story

An unlikely friendship. A lost love resurfaced. A marriage at its turning point. A date that might not have been a date. An unconventional new family. These are unique stories about the joys and tribulations of love, each inspired by true events.

Feels like

  • Modern Love Anthology
  • Romantic Realism
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Urban Relationship Dynamics
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • New York City Atmosphere
  • Vulnerability and Connection
  • Hopeful Melancholy
  • Short-Form Narrative

Cast

24 of 146 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Carney, Tom Hall, Emmy Rossum
Written by
John Carney, Tom Hall, Sharon Horgan

Everyone

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Facts

October 18, 2019 · August 12, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 18, 2019
Last aired
August 12, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Nudity
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Based on a True Story, Genre Anthology, Big Applesauce +3

  • Based on a True Story
  • Genre Anthology
  • Big Applesauce
  • One Degree of Separation
  • Romantic Comedy
  • One-Steve Limit

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Modern Love?"

Questions about Modern Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Modern Love worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Modern Love okay for kids?

TV-MASexual contentStrong languageNudity

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and nudity, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Modern Love?

8 h

About 8 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 31 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2021.

Will Modern Love make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Modern Love good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.