Unorthodox
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Emmy. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage and is taken in by a group of musicians — until her past comes calling.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 175K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Anna Winger, Alexa Karolinski
- Shira HaasEsther Shapiro
- Amit RahavYakov Shapiro
- Jeff WilbuschMoische Lefkovitch
- Alex ReidLeah Mandelbaum Schwartz
- Delia MayerMiriam Shapiro
- Ronit AsheriMalka Schwarz
- Aaron AltarasRobert
- Dina DoronBabby
- David MandelbaumZeidy
- Gera SandlerMordecai Schwartz