Dead to Me (2019) poster

Dead to Me (2019)

TV series · Drama, Comedy, Crime

FunnyTense3 seasons · 30 epsEndedTV-MACommon Sense 15+2019
IMDb7.9· 107,943 votesRT89%RT audience85%Metascore68Trakt77%TMDB7.3

Stream itif you enjoy high-stakes female friendship anchored by acerbic wit and constant narrative twists.

A sharp, cynical dark comedy that thrives on the chemistry between its leads and a constant stream of cliffhangers. It is a fast-paced binge that manages to be both hilariously profane and genuinely anxiety-inducing.

What it is about

A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems.

Trailer

What Dead to Me is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this series feels like a breathless sprint through a suburban minefield. The tone oscillates wildly between biting, profane comedy and sudden, sharp stabs of grief. While the pace is relentless, driven by a series of escalating secrets and cliffhangers, the show remains grounded in the volatile dynamic between Jen and Judy. It is polished and sleek, yet it possesses a frantic, nervous energy that keeps you on edge.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is perfect for viewers who appreciate dark humor and complex, flawed women who make terrible decisions under pressure. If you dislike soap-operatic plotting or find convenient coincidences frustrating, you may struggle with the later seasons. A significant caveat is that the show prioritises narrative momentum over realism, often asking you to accept increasingly improbable scenarios for the sake of the drama.

The right evening for it

It suits a weekend binge when you want something addictive and emotionally resonant. It is ideal for an evening of shared viewing where you can gasp at every revelation and laugh at the cynical banter.

Written by our AI from the facts on this page. It has opinions; it has not watched it.

Featurette

Featurette · Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini Talk Dead to Me

How Dead to Me leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

Stills

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Dead to Me soundtrack

Music by Adam Blau

Questions people ask

Is Dead to Me a funny series?
Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny, with a tense streak. A sharp, cynical dark comedy that thrives on the chemistry between its leads and a constant stream of cliffhangers. It is a fast-paced binge that manages to be both hilariously profane and genuinely anxiety-inducing.
How many seasons of Dead to Me are there?
3 seasons and 30 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
Where can I watch Dead to Me in Canada?
In Canada, Dead to Me is included with Netflix (all plans), Britbox Apple TV channel, BBC Select Apple Tv channel.
Where can I watch Dead to Me in the UK?
In the UK, Dead to Me is included with Netflix (all plans).
Who composed the music for Dead to Me?
The music for Dead to Me is by Adam Blau.
Is Dead to Me worth watching?
Stream it: if you enjoy high-stakes female friendship anchored by acerbic wit and constant narrative twists. IMDb users rate it 7.9 out of 10 from 107,943 votes and TMDB users 7.3.

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