Dead to Me
Dead to Me

Dead to Me

2022TV ShowEndedEnglish

A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users93%
Director: Liz FeldmanGenres: Black Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

Jen Harding is a tightly wound realtor mourning the death of her husband in a hit-and-run. She befriends Judy Hale, a free-spirited woman she meets at a grief support group. As their friendship deepens, shocking truths about their connection and the circumstances of the accident begin to surface, leading to a series of increasingly dangerous and darkly comedic events.

Critical Reception

Dead to Me's final season was generally well-received, with critics praising its ability to maintain its dark humor and emotional depth while delivering a satisfying conclusion to the intertwined lives of Jen and Judy. The performances of the lead actresses continued to be a highlight, as was the show's unique blend of suspense and comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp writing and consistently compelling performances from its lead actresses.
  • Commended for successfully balancing dark humor with genuine emotional weight.
  • The final season provided a satisfying and earned conclusion to the series' intricate plotlines.

Google audience: Viewers loved the show's unique blend of dark comedy and drama, with many highlighting the exceptional chemistry between the two lead actresses. The suspenseful plot and unexpected twists were frequently cited as reasons for its appeal, and the series finale was largely seen as a fitting end to the characters' journeys.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards (2 for Christina Applegate, 1 for Best Comedy Series). Nominated for multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

Christina Applegate announced that the third and final season of Dead to Me would be her last professional acting role, due to her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis.

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SierraKiloBravo

SierraKiloBravo

**Season 2 Review** Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/4jjuSh5u5SU In 2019 the chance to see two of my childhood crushes in a TV show together drew me to the Netflix show _Dead to Me_. The show immediately...
nickamg

nickamg

A dark comedy, we written and acted, looking forward to season 2! Good to see Christina applegate back in a solid TV show again.