Enlightened
Seen it?2011 | 2 seasons | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest 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 Californication or Mad Men, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 9 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, Amy tries to get her life back together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 77K 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 2 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 10 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22013 · 8 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Mike White, Laura Dern
- Mike WhiteTyler
- Luke WilsonLevi Callow
- Timm SharpDougie Daniels
- Diane LaddHelen Jellicoe
- Sarah BurnsKrista Jacobs