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Mr Selfridge

2013·Show
40Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic606.7Rotten Tomatoes69%78%
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IMDb7.7Metacritic606.7Rotten Tomatoes69%78%
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, a real life story, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Mr. Selfridge recounts the real life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder of Selfridge's, London's lavish department store. Set in 1909 London, when women were reveling in a new sense of freedom and modernity, it follows Harry Gordon Selfridge ('Mile a Minute Harry'), a man with a mission to make shopping as thrilling as sex. Pioneering and reckless, with an almost manic energy, Harry created a theater of retail where any topic or trend that was new, exciting, entertaining - or just eccentric - was showcased.
Edwardian Period DramaBiographical Character StudyRetail HistoryClass & Social MobilityFlamboyant ProtagonistWomen's Liberation ThemesLavish Production DesignJeremy Piven PerformanceHistorical Fiction

Crew

Directed by:
Rob Evans, Anthony Byrne, Michael Keillor
Written by:
Kate O'Riordan, Kate Brooke, Helen Raynor
Produced by:
Dominic Barlow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mr Selfridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr Selfridge legally?

PBSPBS MasterpieceAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsKQEDThirteenWETA+Amazon MX Player

Mr Selfridge is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, KQED, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr Selfridge worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr Selfridge rated?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How many seasons does Mr Selfridge have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 40 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Mr Selfridge based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr Selfridge?

Critics65
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Mr Selfridge higher (74) than critics (65). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Mr Selfridge air?

It ran from 2013 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Mr Selfridge in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Mr Selfridge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr Selfridge in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mr Selfridge use?

Aristocrats Are EvilBlue BloodAwful Wedded LifeMay–December RomancePorn StashMarital Rape LicenseEveryone Looks Sexier if FrenchShed the Family NameG-Rated DrugDomestic AbusePut on a BusImpoverished Patricianand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Mr Selfridge, including Aristocrats Are Evil, Blue Blood, Awful Wedded Life.