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The Durrells

2016·Show
26Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG

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The Durrells fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, family, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.
Heartwarming Family DramaIdyllic Historical SettingCharming & WittyGentle ComedyBritish Period PieceCharacter-DrivenComfort WatchBeautiful SceneryBiographical Adaptation

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Questions about The Durrells

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Where can I stream The Durrells legally?

The Durrells is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on KQED. 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 The Durrells worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Durrells rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Durrells have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 26 episodes of about 46 minutes each.

Is The Durrells based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Durrells?

Critics86
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Durrells much the same way.

When did The Durrells air?

It ran from 2016 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The Durrells in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Durrells?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Durrells in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Durrells use?

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TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Durrells, including The Un-Favourite, Animated Credits Opening, Hot for Preacher.