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Dead Like Me

Seen it?

2003 | 2 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Walking Dead or Black Mirror, start here.
The mood
Darkly funny.
The pace
2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

When her life comes to an abrupt end, George discovers that death is nothing like she thought it would be. Recruited to collect the souls of others as they die, she suddenly finds herself an unwilling participant in a line of work she never knew existed: Grim Reaping!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Emmys.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 244K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

  1. Sunday Safe Bet
    Season 12003 · 14 episodes · 7.6 out of 10
    Sunday
  2. Sunday Safe Bet
    Season 22004 · 15 episodes · 7.1 out of 10
    Sunday

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Cast & crew

Created by Bryan Fuller

  • Ellen MuthGeorgia 'George' Lass
  • Mandy PatinkinRube Sofer
  • Callum BlueMason
  • Jasmine GuyRoxy Harvey
  • Cynthia StevensonJoy Lass
  • Laura HarrisDaisy Adair