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The Making of an Ordinary Woman

2019 – 2021Show2 seasons20 episodes

ComedyDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A moving, nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E9 "Episode #1.9" 9.2

Episodes

8.5
7.6

Story

A story of a woman born in 60s grew up in a Chinese herbal medicine store in southern Taiwan. Love, marriage, and seniority in human relationships around her collide together, leading to a different aspect of life.

Feels like

  • Taiwanese Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Women's Journey
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Emotional Depth
  • Nostalgic Tones
  • Relationships Focused
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 48 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yen Yi-wen, Yixiong Chen
Written by
Yen Yi-wen

Everyone

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Facts

August 4, 2019 · October 10, 2021 · Ended

First aired
August 4, 2019
Last aired
October 10, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan
Available in
55 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Making of an Ordinary Woman?"

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Where can I stream The Making of an Ordinary Woman?

WeTV

In the United States, The Making of an Ordinary Woman streams on WeTV. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is The Making of an Ordinary Woman worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.5).

Is The Making of an Ordinary Woman okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Making of an Ordinary Woman?

17 h

About 17 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2021.

Will The Making of an Ordinary Woman make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Making of an Ordinary Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Making of an Ordinary Woman in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.