Sweetbitter

Sweetbitter

Created by Stephanie Danler

On STARZ

2018–20192 seasons14 episodes30 min6.7 / 10

A coming-of-age drama set in New York's fine dining world, following a young woman's initiation into adult excess and desire.

Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Sweetbitter violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Is Sweetbitter sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Does Sweetbitter leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

  • Is Sweetbitter easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Sweetbitter scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sweetbitter

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sweetbitter

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sweetbitter, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sweetbitter, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sweetbitter, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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