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The Stranger

2020Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

CrimeMystery
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic625.2Rotten Tomatoes87%69%

A gripping, nerve-racking mystery series about mystery and family, with standout performances and editing.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E7 "Episode 7" 7.8

Episodes

7.6

Story

We all have secrets.

When a stranger makes a shocking claim about his wife, Adam Price's life upends as he becomes entangled in a web of secrets.

Feels like

  • Domestic Thriller
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Marital Deception
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • British Crime Drama
  • Twist-Heavy Narrative
  • Character Study
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Slow-Burn Tension

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Daniel O'Hara, Hannah Quinn
Written by
Harlan Coben, Daniel Brocklehurst, Mick Ford

Everyone

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Facts

January 30, 2020 · January 30, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 30, 2020
Last aired
January 30, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stranger?"

Questions about The Stranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stranger?

Netflix

In the United States, The Stranger streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (64).

How long does it take to watch The Stranger?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.