The Curse
Seen it?2023 | 1 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Louie or Mom, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their problematic new HGTV show.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 WGA Award and 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 393K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Created by Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie
- Emma StoneWhitney Siegel
- Nathan FielderAsher Siegel
- Benny SafdieDougie Schecter