Good Behavior
Good Behavior

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Good Behavior

2017
TV Show
Canceled
2 Seasons
English

Letty Dobesh is a thief and con artist fresh out of prison whose life is always one wrong turn and bad decision from implosions — just how she likes it. But when she overhears a hitman being hired to kill a man’s wife, she sets out to derail the job, launching her on a collision course with the killer, entangling them in a dangerous and seductive relationship.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users88%
Director: Creator(s): Chad HodgeGenres: Crime Drama, Thriller, Comedy-Drama

Plot Summary

Letty Raines, a kleptomaniac and drug addict, is released from prison and immediately falls back into her old habits. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she overhears a hitman, Javier, being hired to kill a man's wife. Letty attempts to intervene, inadvertently entangling herself and her young son, Jacob, in Javier's dangerous world.

Critical Reception

Good Behavior garnered significant critical acclaim, particularly for Michelle Dockery's performance and the show's stylish direction and dark, compelling tone. While its complex plot and morally ambiguous characters were often praised, some critics found the narrative occasionally convoluted. Overall, it was considered a sophisticated and gripping crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Michelle Dockery delivers a career-defining performance as a flawed and captivating anti-heroine.

  • The series is praised for its stylish direction, dark humor, and tense atmosphere.

  • While praised for its character depth, some found the plot occasionally too convoluted.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the show's addictive nature and strong lead performance, finding it a well-executed and entertaining crime drama with a unique edge.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Michelle Dockery).

Fun Fact

The series is based on the Blake Crouch novel of the same name, but the show significantly diverges from the book's plot, particularly in the development of the characters and their relationships.

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