Breeders

2020·Show
40Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.6Metacritic706.6Rotten Tomatoes92%82%
Episode ratings

Where to watch

Hulu

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Breeders fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
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About

The Instagram parents are lying.

Exposing the parental-paradox that it is possible, in the very same moment, to love your child to the horizon of the universe, while being apoplectically angry enough to want to send them there.
Parenting ComedyDark HumorRealistic FamilyBritish HumorCringe ComedySocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenContemporary

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Addison, Ben Palmer, Ollie Parsons
Written by:
Simon Blackwell, Chris Addison, Jamie Brittain

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Breeders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breeders legally?

Hulu

Breeders is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breeders worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breeders rated?

TV-MAStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Breeders have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 40 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breeders?

Critics81
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Breeders much the same way.

When did Breeders air?

It ran from 2020 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Breeders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breeders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breeders in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Breeders use?

Abuse MistakeOffing the OffspringAbusive ParentsCerebus SyndromeWedding EpisodeNuclear FamilyMen Can't Keep HouseA Day in Her ApronDistant SequelWedding FinaleParents as PeopleAge-Appropriate Angstand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Breeders, including Abuse Mistake, Offing the Offspring, Abusive Parents.

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